The Dragons Community team has been busy running ‘Dragons Deliver’ scheme to try to help house-bound elderly or disabled supporters.
Rodney Parade has also now been opened – in conjunction with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board – as a rapid testing location for NHS workers during the pandemic. The region has been hit hardest by the outbreak in Wales, but Wales flanker Wainwright believes the selfless work being undertaken by Dragons staff around Gwent.
“The region are really good at getting out into the community, and it’s great to see stuff like that,” said the 22-year-old.
“The key workers are doing a great job, the NHS and support staff, so if we can support them as much as possible then everyone benefits from it.
“The region can do a lot to help the community in these unprecedented times.”
Meanwhile, Wainwright has revealed staying in touch with team-mates and the coaching team has been crucial during the outbreak, with players training at home and on their own.
“WhatsApp groups, conference calls and chats with the team really do help,” said Wainwright. “You can get motivation off the others.
“It’s been a weird one to try to settle into, but everyone around us has been great.
“The Dragons and the WRU have given us weights to take home, so it’s about trying to train as much as possible.
“If you see one of the boys doing a session in their house, that’ll motivate you to do the same. Then when things do kick back off, we’ll all be in the same place on fitness. We’ve got to try to stay out of the way, but at the same time keep up high spirits.”
