- Venue: Rodney Parade
- Date: Friday, 6 May
- Kick-off: 1905 BST
- Coverage: Y Clwb Rygbi – S4C. Live updates on the BBC Sport website, BBC Radio Wales & BBC Radio Cymru
Steffan Jones made his Dragons debut in the win over Cardiff Blues
Newport Gwent Dragons will rest centre Ashley Smith for their final Magners League match of the season against Ulster.
Smith has been suffering with a shoulder injury during recent weeks and Pat Leach will deputise.
Darren Edwards’ side can have a big say as to who makes the play-offs with the Ospreys and Blues in contention.
“I think we’ve got to concentrate on ourselves,” said Edwards. “That’s the most important thing here.”
The Dragons have won their last three matches at Rodney Parade including wins over Welsh rivals the Ospreys and Cardiff Blues.
And Edwards, who was confirmed as Dragons head coach last month, has spoken of the feel-good factor at Rodney Parade.
“Our last month playing here has been outstanding and I think we’ve created a great environment on the field and off the field,” added Edwards. “It’s good to see so many people smiling.
“It’s really good that we’ve got Ulster coming here looking for a play-off spot and we’re trying to carry on what we’ve been doing over the last couple of weeks.
“There will be two teams trying to make a really good game of it.”
Back-row Lewis Evans will also miss out against Ulster but full-back Steffan Jones retains his place having made his senior debut against the Blues.
And Edwards has hailed Jones’ performance during the 28-15 win last Friday as “outstanding.”
“We’ve blooded quite a few young players this year and Steffan’s just the latest to step up and he certainly did that,” said Edwards.
“What we’re trying to breed in these players is that they actually try and make a difference on the field.
“And Steffan’s composure and attitude in trying to make a difference for us last Friday was brilliant.”
Newport Gwent Dragons have won three of their last four games, but have lost their last three encounters with Irish opponents.
Ulster’s only defeat in their last eight Magners League games was 26-34 at Leinster on 16 April but haven’t won at Rodney Parade since September 2006.