“I’ve got a lot of good friends there and I really enjoyed my time at the Dragons so I am looking forward to the chance of playing at Rodney Parade,” he said. “Hopefully I’ll be selected for that game because it should be a good match and I’m keen to get as much game time under my belt as possible before the start of the season.”

Owen scored the opening try of the 19-10 victory over Western Force as he got his first run out in Saracens colours.

There are still a few things we need to work on and we’ve got the games this week to do that but we also showed what we are capable of on Friday. We scored a great try in the second half and the boys are really excited about how we want to play the game this season.

“It was certainly a very open game and they were very good in the contact area and that is something we are going to have to work on. But we also worked very hard defensively and it was a big improvement from the Bayonne game and that was very encouraging.

“It was a good workout and fitness wise everyone held up well. It’s always a bit different adjusting to games but the hard work we’ve been doing in pre-season and the effort and the players and strength and conditioning staff is paying off. Things are really starting to build up now."
Tickets are available from the Rodney Parade Ticket Office, via the website www.newportgwentdragons.com and ticketline 01633 674990. Prices as follows:

Terraces and Family Stand Adults £8 NUS & OAP £4 Under 16s £1

Hazell Stand Adults £15 NUS & OAP £10 Under 16s £10