Rogers returns for Scarlets' big clash against Dragons

WALES wing Tom Rogers will return for Scarlets against Dragons in today's URC Judgement Day clash at Principality Stadium (5.30).

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Rogers has recovered from a thumb injury suffered during the Six Nations with Macs Page switch from wing to outside centre.

Hooker Marnus van der Merwe and lock Alex Craig also return in three personnel changes from the side that lost to Ospreys in the Challenge Cup.

Dragons welcome back official co-captains Ben Carter and Angus O'Brien from long-term injuries but centre Aneurin Owen will lead the side on this occasion.

Wales centre Scott Williams will making his first Dragons' start against his former Scarlets side. Williams is on permit from Pontypool.

Carter will return to action for the first time in almost six months after recovering from knee and ankle injuries.

The lock sustained a problem in his left knee while training with Wales at the end of October that required surgery.

The return of the 24-year-old was then delayed by a long-standing ankle issue which also needed an operation.

Fly-half O'Brien has also been missing since suffering a fractured thumb injury in January. Owen has led the side in the duo's absence and will continue in that leadership role.

O'Brien lines up as one of four backline changes with wing Jared Rosser replacing the injured Rio Dyer; and Ewan Rosser coming in for unavailable full-back Huw Anderson