The Dragons remained in Italy following their league defeat to Treviso to claim a comfortable 33-0 win over Mogliano at Stadio Maurizio Quaggia.

However the victory came at a potentially heavy price for Darren Edwards' side.

Jevon Groves awaits to learn his fate after he was sent off for a tip-tackle, that followed a red card for Will Harries the previous week.

And the Dragons are also waiting to discover the extent of second-row Ian Nimmo's knee injury.

However there were more positives than negatives for the Dragons with second-row forwards Adam Jones and Andrew Coombs returning from injury.

Jones is expected to return from a facial wound while Coombs made only his second appearance of the season following knee and groin injuries.

Wing Mike Poole also made his first regional appearance for more than a year following on-going knee problems.

Director of rugby Robert Beale said: "It was terrific to have both Andrew and Mike back on the pitch. They both came through unscathed and were both very influential in what was a tough encounter.

"It may have ultimately been a comfortable win but Mogliano were very physical and that was ideal for Mike and Andrew."

Centre Adam Hughes is out with a hip injury.

Match Facts

• Victory over Mogliano was the first time the Dragons have ever nilled a team in this tournament.

• Mogliano have lost all three Amlin Challenge Cup matches to date, at an aggregate score of 163-19.

• The Italian side have been forced to make more tackles than any other side this season, an average of 132 per game so far.

• Newport are one of just two sides to win 100% of their scrums in the tournament this season.