The Dragons are putting their unbeaten run on the line tonight as they host the Ospreys at Rodney Parade in what promises to be a cracking Welsh derby.
Newport-based Dragons head into the match with a clean record this season, and their supporters will be hoping the home advantage helps them keep it that way against fellow Welsh region the Ospreys, who make the trip back across the border for the clash.
Rodney Parade has always been a decent fortress for the Dragons, and with the team riding high on confidence from their unbeaten start, the atmosphere tonight is expected to be electric. Welsh derbies rarely need much extra spice, but a Dragons side with something to protect makes this one feel a little more significant than usual.
The Ospreys, meanwhile, will be keen to play the role of party crashers. They travel knowing that a win here would do serious damage to the Dragons momentum and send a statement of their own to the rest of the competition. Ospreys have never been short of quality, and they will fancy their chances on the road.
Both regions have a fierce rivalry that stretches back years, and matches between these two sides have a habit of being tight, physical affairs with plenty of needle. Players on both teams know each other well, many having come through the same Welsh rugby pathways, which only adds to the intensity when they line up on opposite sides.
For the Dragons, keeping their unbeaten record intact would be a massive boost to morale and a sign that this could genuinely be a season to remember for the region. They have shown resilience and consistency so far, and tonight is a chance to prove that their form is no fluke.
The Ospreys will be looking to their experienced heads to control the game and take the sting out of what will likely be a fired-up home crowd. If they can quiet Rodney Parade early and get their own game flowing, they have more than enough ability to come away with the result.
Kick-off is this evening and rugby fans across Wales will have one eye firmly on Newport to see whether the Dragons can stay perfect or whether the Ospreys have other ideas.