🔥 Boxing Day Rugby Clash! 🔥
Get ready for an epic showdown as Cardiff faces off against the Dragons at the Arms Park this Boxing Day! 🏉 Expect a thrilling battle between Wales stars Taulupe Faletau and Aaron Wainwright as both teams make exciting changes.
Cardiff has reshuffled its pack, with Rhys Barratt, Rory Thornton, Alex Mann, and Faletau promoted to the starting line-up. Meanwhile, the Dragons welcome back Wainwright and former Cardiff hero Thomas Young, aiming for a third consecutive win.
However, history is not on the Dragons’ side—they haven’t beaten Cardiff in 21 attempts over 11 years. But both teams are determined to break patterns and give fans a performance to remember. Cardiff’s Corniel Van Zyl is focused on energising the home crowd after a tough loss to the Scarlets, while Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia sees this as a prime opportunity to shine at the iconic Arms Park.
British and Irish rugby fans know that Boxing Day derbies are special, and this one promises to be no different. With both squads eager to impress and send supporters home happy, it’s going to be an exhilarating day of rugby action. Who are you backing in this winter classic? 🏆🎄
Stay tuned for a fierce contest full of passion and pride!
Here’s a glimpse at the starting line-ups:
Cardiff: Winnett; Adams, Millard, B Thomas, Grady; Sheedy, A Davies; Barratt, Belcher (capt), Sebastian, McNally, Thornton, Mann, D Thomas, Faletau.
Dragons: O’Brien (co-capt); Anderson, Inisi, Owen, Dyer; de Beer, Hope; Martinez, Roberts, Hunt, Douglas, Carter (co-capt), Woodman, Young, Wainwright.
Don’t miss out on this rugby spectacle! 🏉✨ Drop your predictions in the comments below! 👇🔮