Final season David Richards was making an attempt to place bums on seats as a part of Dragons’ industrial division, now he’s doing it as a member of Filo Tiatia’s squad.

The utility again is having fun with a second spell with the Rodney Parade membership and made his eighth look within the Problem Cup hammering at Benetton on Saturday.

Regardless of a tricky night in Treviso, Richards will hope to characteristic on Friday when Dragons host Newcastle (20:00 GMT) within the bid for a spot within the knockout levels.

He was a attempt scorer final day trip in Newport when Scarlets had been overwhelmed 28-5 for a 3rd successive residence victory.

The area has not received 4 on the spin since they loved a five-victory streak beneath Dean Ryan from December 2019 to February 2020.

The 26-year-old has reaped the rewards of taking a break from the skilled recreation after being stricken by accidents.

With no contract on the desk, Richards took up a job as a brand new enterprise govt with Dragons whereas taking part in for Newport in Tremendous Rygbi Cymru.

“I discovered myself with a industrial position, promoting hospitality, tickets and what not,” mentioned the previous Monmouth College pupil.

“I loved it and it definitely gave me a brand new perspective on life and the way fortunate we’re as rugby gamers to do what we love each single day.

“A nine-to-five job was a problem and gave me a brand new outlook on my rugby. A break from the calls for of being an expert participant was most likely what my physique and thoughts wanted.

“It takes its toll mentally when you may have numerous accidents, so it was simply what I wanted.”