Dragons’ matchday squad in Montpellier featured 13 gamers who got here via their academy.
Lock Ben Carter, blind-side flanker Ryan Woodman, hooker Brodie Coghlan and at the moment injured scrum-half Che Hope have made large enhancements this season.
“All of the gamers will likely be higher for the expertise of Montpellier and what has gone on during the last 12 months,” mentioned Rees.
“You assessment and assist them develop individually, whereas finally it’s important to again these gamers up with a bit little bit of high quality that is available in.
“Sure, they’re shedding Wainwright however they’ve additionally recruited and there will likely be a pair extra coming in.
“You slowly construct that power in depth, and that’s how a staff and people develop.”
The hope will likely be that full-back Huw Anderson, who was vigorous off the bench within the semi-final, back-row forwards Harry Beddall and Evan Minto and loose-head Jordan Morris can comply with the lead of those that have flourished this 12 months.
Dragons have used 49 gamers this season however the Problem Cup group stage hammering at Benetton, when the Italians scored 11 tries in a 74-21 victory, uncovered their lack of depth in sure areas.
Cardiff had been capable of rotate whereas combining a URC play-off problem with qualifying for the European knockout levels.
Dragons, who loved a finances improve after signing a brand new Skilled Rugby Settlement final 12 months, will not be fairly there but as they play catch-up with Welsh rivals after seasons of being underfunded.
