Finally some constructive harm information with the uncommon sight of a match and wholesome Wales hooker.
Elliot Dee’s well timed return from a prolonged ankle drawback might be welcomed by Gatland, who’s with out Dewi Lake, Ryan Elias, Liam Belcher and Efan Daniel.
“It was nice to see him on the market. He is led with an actual aggressive edge and has the mentality to play at this and the subsequent degree,” mentioned Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia.
Sam Parry, a strive scorer for Ospreys on Saturday, is the obvious choice on paper, however provided that he can resolve his variations with Gatland after strolling out of the Wales camp final summer season.
“Parry is a good set-piece hooker and no matter has gone on between them, they have put it apart for the very best of the group, particularly given the accidents,” mentioned Hook.
Elias might but be picked, for the latter phases of the match, in addition to Cardiff’s Evan Lloyd, regardless of his wayward throwing in Perpignan.
Gatland additionally has considerations over a 3rd tight-head behind Henry Thomas and Keiron Assiratti.
Archie Griffin, Harri O’Connor and Sam Wainwright are all out and Leon Brown has been compelled to retire, so might the coach recall Six Nations winner Dillon Lewis, as he did for the summer season tour?