Saracens v Dragons: Teams

Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter insists his side remain fully focused on winning when they face the Dragons in the LV= Cup at Vicarage Road.

The match is the final pool game of the competition - meaning both Saracens and the Dragons will have a clear picture of what they need to do to qualify for the semi-finals.

However Venter insists his side will not be waiting on other sides and will go into the game looking for a win.

"We are the final game taking place in the pool stages so both teams will know what we have to do to try and qualify for the semi-finals," said Venter.

"Of course, that does not mean that as a side we will wait and see what happens. We have planned and trained all week with one task in mind and that is to win Sunday's game - we will always have that attitude.

"Depending on results, the Dragons could also have plenty to play for. They are a side who put 40 points on the Ospreys last weekend, so we know they are a quality outfit and we will have to be at our best against them."

Venter has made three changes to his side, with Justin Marshall and Glen Jackson teaming up at half-back and Hayden Smith coming into the second row.

Rewarded

The Dragons kept alive their hopes with a comprehensive win over the Ospreys - and coach Paul Turner has largely kept faith with the same side for the trip to London.

Ben Castle gets his first start for the region since his return from injury, while Dan Lydiate comes into the back row after he was released from the Welsh squad.

"We've rewarded those players who did well last weekend" said Dragons Head Coach Paul Turner.

"Although it's frustrating not to have our younger players available through international commitments, we were able to give opportunities to some of our senior squad last weekend and they made the most of them."

Saracens: 15 Chris Wyles, 14 Richard Haughton, 13 Rodd Penney, 12 Adam Powell, 11 Michael Tagicakibau, 10 Glen Jackson, 9 Justin Marshall, 8 Ernst Joubert, 7 Jacques Burger, 6 Wikus van Heerden (capt), 5 Mouritz Botha, 4 Hayden Smith, 3 Richard Skuse, 2 Schalk Brits, 1 Kasiano Lealamanua.
Replacements: 16 Ethienne Reynecke, 17 Alex Brown, 18 Carlos Nieto, 19 Tom Ryder, 20 Andy Saull, 21 Neil de Kock, 22 Derick Hougaard, 23 James Short.

Dragons: 15 Martyn Thomas, 14 Will Harries, 13 Matthew Watkins, 12 Ashley Smith (capt), 11 Richard Fussell, 10 Jason Tovey, 9 Wayne Evans, 8 Grant Webb, 7 Gavin Thomas, 6 Danny Lydiate, 5 Rob Sidoli, 4 Adam Jones, 3 Ben Castle, 2 Steve Jones, 1 Hugh Gustafson.
Replacements: 16 Duane Goodfield, 17 Aaron Coundley, 18 Pat Palmer, 19 Hoani MacDonald, 20 Lewis Evans, 21 James Leadbeater, 22 James Arlidge, 23 Aled Brew.