The Dragons are riding a wave of momentum, and head coach Filo Tiatia is making no secret of his hope that their recent surge will translate into more Wales call-ups this summer. With the United Rugby Championship season winding down, Saturday's clash against Edinburgh (19:45 BST) at Rodney Parade represents a final, crucial opportunity for his in-form players to catch the eye of national selectors.

It's been a remarkable turnaround for the Dragons. After a challenging Six Nations period that saw only lock Ben Carter and number eight Aaron Wainwright represent Wales, the team has found a new gear. Their impressive run included a deep push into the Challenge Cup, culminating in a semi-final appearance against Montpellier. That kind of form doesn't go unnoticed. "When you are winning games you get elevated," Tiatia explained. "More people notice they are playing well."

The timing couldn't be better. Wales head coach Steve Tandy is set to announce the squad for summer fixtures against the Barbarians, Fiji, Argentina, and South Africa on Monday. For players like wing Rio Dyer, who earned his 24th cap against South Africa in the autumn and has been in scintillating form—highlighted by a try-saving tackle against Montpellier last weekend—this is the perfect stage to remind everyone of his quality.

Uncapped full-back Angus O'Brien is another name generating buzz. Known for his booming kick, the 31-year-old was called into a Wales camp by attack coach Matt Sherratt after missing out on the Six Nations. Tiatia's praise is unequivocal: "He's probably the best 15 in the country and should be looked at."

The Dragons' depth is on full display. Blind-side flanker Ryan Woodman, fit-again hooker Elliot Dee, fellow hooker Brodie Coghlan, centre Aneurin Owen, and tight-head Chris Coleman have all delivered standout performances in recent weeks. "There are a lot of players to talk about," Tiatia added. "They need to keep on top of their form for the Wales coaches to keep viewing them."

With a quick six-day turnaround after a hard-fought 18-12 defeat to Montpellier, Tiatia has made five changes to the starting lineup, including a start for wing Jared Rosser. As the Dragons look to finish their season on a high at Scarlets next week, this weekend's clash against Edinburgh isn't just another game—it's a last chance for these players to stake their claim for a Wales jersey.