Dragons v Connacht Scrum V Live Pro 12

Passions in Gwent have ignited. sleeping giant has stood. That

sleeping fiant h`s stood. That Aperture is rising in

sleeping fiant h`s stood. That Aperture is risilg in the

Aperture is rising in the east and the Joneses have got their charges

Aperture is rising in the east and roaring. Log they are

roaring. Now they are breathing down tha necks

roaring. Now they are breathing down the necks of the

roaring. Now they are breathing down tha necks of the Scarlets for

roaring. Now they are breathing down the necks of the Scarlets for that

vipal the necks of the Scarlets for that

vital top six the necks of the Scarlets for that

vital top sax slot. the necks of the Scarlets for that

vital top six slot. Can the Dragons the necks of the Scarlets for that

deal with the heat of no longer deal with t`e heat of nn longer

being underdogs? Can they deal with tha `ressure

being underdogs? Can they deal with the pressure of winning when

being underdogs? Can they deal with tha `ressure of vinning w`en it

being underdogs? Can they deal with really matters? Keeping up with

these Joneses is tough, especially these ondses is tough, especially

when their towering Inferno, Taulupe when their dowering nferno, T`ulupe

Faletau, is on fire. Catch them while you can, but Connacht beware,

thase Drafons while you can, but Connacht beware,

these Dragons might just be too while you can, but Connacht beware,

to handle. while you can, but Connacht beware,

Qualification for the Pro12 play-offs ic probably bdyonD

Qualification for the Pro12 play-offs is probably beyond these

two sides but the Dragons are still play-offs is probably beyond these

battling for a potential European battling dob a pntential Europdan

spot. To do that they need battling dob a pntential Europdan

in the top six so battling dob a pntential Europdan

in the top cix sn a win today hs in the top six so a win today is

vital. in the top six so a win today is

vipal. Thd in the top six so a win today is

vital. The Scarlets' defeat in Glasgow last night has helped their

vital. The Scarlets' defeat in cause. The

vital. The Scarlets' defeat in caqse. The Dragols arrived

vital. The Scarlets' defeat in cause. The Dragons arrived a rich

vital. The Scarlets' defeat in vein of form. They are now on a

three-gamd vein of form. They are now on a

three-game winning streak. But the three-gamd ginnilg streak. But the

men from the West of Ireland have three-gamd ginnilg streak. But the

won four of the last three-gamd ginnilg streak. But the

won four nf the last five encounters won four of the last five encounters

bepween between thece two sides. Good

afternoon and welcome to Scrum V Live from

afternoon and welcome to Scrum V Lite from Rodney

afternoon and welcome to Scrum V Live from Rodney Parade in Newport.

I have two men with me will know Live from Rodney Parade in Newport.

exactly what it is like to play in Live from Rodney Parade in Newport.

front of ` Live from Rodney Parade in Newport.

front of a packed house, Ian frond of ` `acked `ouse, Aan Gough

and Gareth Thomas. The Dragons rising from their slumber. Is

and Gareth Thomas. The Dragons a quiet revolution going on at

and Gareth Thomas. The Dragons Rodney Parade? Under Kingsley Jones

an` Rodney Parade? Under Kingsley Jones

and Lyn Jones, historically, Rodney Parade? Under Kingsley Jones

place has been a tough place to come. They are getting

place has been a tough place to That is whad we

place has been a tough place to That is what we need here. You

place has been a tough place to meltaon the

place has been a tough place to mention the Jones boys, you played

meltaon the Jones boys, you played under Lyn Jones

meltaon the Jones boys, you played undeb Lyn Jones at

meltaon the Jones boys, you played under Lyn Jones at the Ospreys, a

bip under Lyn Jones at the Ospreys, a

bit of a blip in Ulster, what will under Lyn Jones at the Ospreys, a

he have been doing in the under Lyn Jones at the Ospreys, a

intervening weeks? The boys will have

intervening weeks? The boys will hate turndd up on

intervening weeks? The boys will have turned up on Monday

intervening weeks? The boys will hate turndd up on Mondax a

intervening weeks? The boys will have turned up on Monday a bit

intervening weeks? The boys will sketchy, lod

intervening weeks? The boys will sketchy, not knowing what

intervening weeks? The boys will sketchy, lod knowing what he is

skatchy, lod knowing wh`t he is going to come up with, but he is a

going to bome up wath, but he hs a great motivator as well as being

going to bome up wath, but he hs a technically superb as well. We

going to bome up wath, but he hs a expecting a big reaction. And they

ara expecting a big reaction. And they

are assembling quite a expecting a big reaction. And they

ara assem`lang quite a rtrong rquaD. ara assem`lang quite a rtrong rquad.

Jack Dixon back tonight at inside centbe

Jack Dixon back tonight at inside centre after a good showing for the

under 20s and some people are saying centre after a good showing for the

he is the next Gareth Thomas. He is very/blue blonde like myself! I have

vepy/blue blonde lake mxself! H have watched

vepy/blue blonde lake mxself! H have wapched hhm and H

vepy/blue blonde lake mxself! H have watched him and I have been

vepy/blue blonde lake mxself! H have impressed. He is coming up against

vepy/blue blonde lake mxself! H have Dan Parks today who is a

Dan @arks today vho is ` weak defender. I don't want to see the

Dan @arks today vho is ` weak fullback at the Gwent

Dan @arks today vho is ` weak there biggest ball-carrier, I want

thare bigfect ball-carrier, I vant this guy to take the

thare bigfect ball-carrier, I vant of breaking tackles and off-loading.

of bbeakilg tackles and off-loading. And

of bbeakilg tackles and off-loading. An` an thd

of bbeakilg tackles and off-loading. And in the past, Andrew Coombs back

to skippep And in the past, Andrew Coombs back

to skipper the side and And in the past, Andrew Coombs back

to skippep the shde and a And in the past, Andrew Coombs back

to skipper the side and a man And in the past, Andrew Coombs back

alongside improbably competing with And in the past, Andrew Coombs back

you for being the oldest Welsh lock still competing. He played with me

in the 90s and he has gone on still competing. He played with me

on. I have still competing. He played with me

on, I have `ad a still competing. He played with me

on. I have had a few good encounters against him myself. He is a good

line-out against him myself. He is a good

and Andrew Coombr against him myself. He is a good

and Andrew Coombs has also done it against him myself. He is a good

the hard way, being captain of against him myself. He is a good

Newport. With his appearances Newport. Vidh his appearances for

Wales, he Newport. Vidh his appearances for

Walec, he has a Newport. Vidh his appearances for

Wales, he has a good hard edge Wahec, he has a food hard edge and

his athleticism is second to none his athleticism hs second to nnne as

well. And not his athleticism hs second to nnne as

wehl. And not to mention his athleticism hs second to nnne as

well. And not to mention as well, his athleticism hs second to nnne as

Taulupe Faletau, a local hero. his athleticism hs second to nnne as

Taulepe F`letau, a local `ero. Not his athleticism hs second to nnne as

Taulupe Faletau, a local hero. Not a ba`

Taulupe Faletau, a local hero. Not a bad guy to have on the

Taulupe Faletau, a local hero. Not a bad guy to `ave nn the bench.

Taulupe Faletau, a local hero. Not a bad guy to have on the bench. I

Taulupe Faletau, a local hero. Not a ba` guy to `ave nn the bench. I am

Taulupe Faletau, a local hero. Not a sure we will see him come off the

Taulupe Faletau, a local hero. Not a bench. He is one of the

Taulupe Faletau, a local hero. Not a benc`. He ic one of the top players

Taulupe Faletau, a local hero. Not a here. They create

Taulupe Faletau, a local hero. Not a here. hey create a

Taulupe Faletau, a local hero. Not a here. They create a brilliant

Taulupe Faletau, a local hero. Not a atmosphere here and they want to see

atmocphere `ere `nd they want to see the best players. If

atmocphere `ere `nd they want to see going the way they wanted

atmocphere `ere `nd they want to see going the way thdy wanted to go,

atmocphere `ere `nd they want to see going the way they wanted to go, I

am sere going the way they wanted to go, I

am sure he will come on. Jack Dixon probably running at Dan Parks all

probably running at an Parks `ll afternoon? Whenever you play against

probably running at an Parks `ll Dal Parks,

probably running at an Parks `ll Dan Parks, you targeting because

probably running at an Parks `ll defence is weaker. If you get a

probably running at an Parks `ll build-up of momentum and get him, he

probably running at an Parks `ll is very weac in defence,

probably running at an Parks `ll is very weak in defence, and that is

why A is very weak in defence, and that is

why I want to see this kid taking tha ball,

why I want to see this kid taking the ball, taking the challenge and

why I want to see this kid taking taking to him. The conditions are

taking to ham. The condhtaons `re perfect at Rodney Parade this

pepfect at Bodney Paradd this afternoon. The sun is shining, the

aftebnoon, Dhe stn is shining, the ground is firm. The teams are on

their way out. There is Welsh ground is firm. The teams are on

language commentary on the red bupton.

language commentary on the red button. We can go to our commentary

team, Stuart Davies button. We can go to our commentary

Charles. There is a biting

down the ground whach There is a biting

down the ground which I am sure will There is a biting

have an effect as the game progresses. It is a very young

progbesses. It is a very qoung Connacht pack. Only the captain over

progbesses. It is a very qoung 25 years old. They have unearthed a

25 years nld. Thdy have unearthed a couple of good back rowers and they

have the New Zealander, Ah You, hate the Leg ealander, A` You, in

the front row. Look out for Fionn Carr, 34 tries in the rubble direct

the front row. Look out for Fionn for him as well. -- in the Pro12. He

the front row. Look out for Fionn is always a great finisher and

the front row. Look out for Fionn someone the Dragons will have to

keap someone the Dragons will have to

keep an eye on. Connacht coming to Ro`ney

keep an eye on. Connacht coming to Rodney Papade

keep an eye on. Connacht coming to Rodney Parade in a rich vein of form

keep an eye on. Connacht coming to and they, like the Dragons, will be

eyaing and they, like the Dragons, will be

eyeing thd and they, like the Dragons, will be

eyeing the size ahead of them, Edinburgh and the Scarlets and

eyeing the size ahead of them, wondering, can they sneak into that

eyeing the size ahead of them, sixth position and get a

eyeing the size ahead of them, the top flight of the new look

European championship which will Eupo`ean bhampiols`ip which will

hopefully be officially sorted out during the coming days. The Dragons

hopefully be officially sorted out also with games in hand, they

also with games hn hand, they have had to

also with games hn hand, they have ha` do go for

also with games hn hand, they have had to go for the experience of

had do go for thd experience of Bruce Douglas, the Scottish prop.

Bruce ouflas, the Scottish prop. Andrew Coombs back after

Bruce ouflas, the Scottish prop. Netani Talei starting at number

Bruce ouflas, the Scottish prop. eight this afternoon. Jason

Bruce ouflas, the Scottish prop. eighd this afternoon. J`son Tovey

eight this afternoon. Jason Tovey back from injury. Daniel Evans back

back from injury, Daniel Evans back after being banned. And Jack Dixon

back from under 20s duty. And on the after being banned. And Jack Dixon

bench, Duncan Bell, 39 years old, after being banned. And Jack Dixon

back from retirement. And Taulupe after being banned. And Jack Dixon

Faletau, what a player to come off after being banned. And Jack Dixon

the bench. Alongside me, Stuart after being banned. And Jack Dixon

Davies, a little bit of sand on the after being banned. And Jack Dixon

page but brilliant conditions. page but brallialt condhtaons. A

beautiful afternoon for rugby. Let's page but brallialt condhtaons. A

hope we sde page but brallialt condhtaons. A

hope we see something free flowing page but brallialt condhtaons. A

and attractive. Plenty of page but brallialt condhtaons. A

an` attractave. Plenty nf pace in and attractive. Plenty of pace in

tha and attractive. Plenty of pace in

the back three and let's hope they and attractive. Plenty of pace in

show a bit of ambition. And we want that guy, Jason Tovey, to

show a bit of ambition. And we want orchestrate things. George

show a bit of ambition. And we want orchestrate thinfs. George Clancy

show a bit of ambition. And we want orchestrate things. George Clancy is

show a bit of ambition. And we want tha man il

show a bit of ambition. And we want the man in charge this afternoon.

the man il chargd this `fternoon. Both teams

the man il chargd this `fternoon. Both teamr lookilg to

the man il chargd this `fternoon. Both teams looking to keep their

Boph teamr lookilg to kdep their season is

Boph teamr lookilg to kdep their death. Th`t

Boph teamr lookilg to kdep their death. That is the whole point of

Boph teamr lookilg to kdep their the new

Boph teamr lookilg to kdep their qualification. Owen Masterson, 21

next month, one of the youngsters unaabthed bq Connacht, and that is

unearthed bq onlacht, `nd that is something they do very well indeed,

develop players. Sometimes they will move on to other Irish provinces. A

turnover for the Dragons, giving move on to other Irish provinces. A

them an early chance move on to other Irish provinces. A

tham an early ch`nce to move on to other Irish provinces. A

them an early chance to attack. The move on to other Irish provinces. A

first penalty coming within half move on to other Irish provinces. A

minute and Connacht will be -- will move on to other Irish provinces. A

not be happy with the way they lost Sometimes you criticise sides for

possession at the first breakdown. Sometimes you criticise sides for

not showilg Sometimes you criticise sides for

not showing ambition in their own not chowilg ambition in t`eir nwn

half, but Connacht coming not chowilg ambition in t`eir nwn

just for that. They were caught just for that. Theq were caught

inside of their own just for that. Theq were caught

excellent turnover, and just for that. Theq were caught

penalty. Nic Cudd may be just for that. Theq were caught

penalty. Lic Cudd may bd one just for that. Theq were caught

penalty. Nic Cudd may be one of the smallest players on the field

smallest players on the faeld but great work by the openside

smallest players on the faeld but graad work by thd openshde flanker

great work by the openside flanker in getting the ball

great work by the openside flanker in getting dhe ball back

He wastes no time at all, in getting the ball back from Ian

He wastes no time at all, Tovey, and nicely

He wastes no time at all, Toteq, and nicely done. T`e

Tovey, and nicely done. The Dragons are underway within a minute and

are enderwaq within a mhnute and a half. That is not the last time

are enderwaq within a mhnute and a will see Nic Cudd competing in that

wihl see Nic udd competing in that fashion. Small by modern-day

wihl see Nic udd competing in that standards but a definite advantage

whan standards but a definite advantage

when it comes to the tackle Dan Parks, 67 caps for his adopted

whan it comes to t`e tackle contest. Dan Parks, 67 caps for his adopted

Scotland, born in Australia. Blues fans will know him very well indeed.

Scotland, born in Australia. Blues And that is an indication of the

And dhat hs an ildacation of the wind. It went ten metres and then

And dhat hs an ildacation of the came back, says George Clancy. The

wind very much behind the Dragons. Toi

wind very much behind the Dragons. Tom Prydie tries to get the return

Toi @rydie dries to get t`e return pass in but Muldnon had read it

pass in but Muldoon had read it well. Robbie Henshaw, capped by

pass in but Muldoon had read it Ireland last year, looks to set up

Ireland lasd yeap, lookr to set up the counterattack immediately.

Tha Dragols lookhng to jeep him his feet. Gustafson doing a good job

his feet. Gestafson doing a good job in there.

his feet. Gestafson doing a good job in t`ere. Harris-Wright.

his feet. Gestafson doing a good job in there. Harris,Wright. Ah

his feet. Gestafson doing a good job New Zealand under

his feet. Gestafson doing a good job tight head. He has

Richie Rees arrives as the ball is tight head. He h`s now pualified

Richie Rees arrives as the ball is dislodged from his hands and

Richie Rees arrives as the ball is dislodged fbom hhs handr and it has

dislodged from his hands and it has gone

The Dragons trying to put some width on it, they

The Dragons trying to put some width on id, thdy go for

The Dragons trying to put some width on it, they go for the mess,

The Dragons trying to put some width Will Harries does very well, coming

The Dragons trying to put some width in off the left, and setting

The Dragons trying to put some width target.

An`rew Coombs, Rnb Sidoli. The two main line-out targets. Rob Sidoli

An`rew Coombs, Rnb Sidoli. The two calling the line. Lewis Evans being

cahlang the line, Lewis Evans being hoisted high but the ball

cahlang the line, Lewis Evans being higher and straight to Jason

Harris-Wright. Marmion with the defensive kick. Dan Evans. They look

Harris-Wright. Marmion with the for the wide-open spaces very

fop dhe wide-opel spaces very quickly and Tom Prydie taking

fop dhe wide-opel spaces very quiccly ald Tom Prqdie tacing nn

fop dhe wide-opel spaces very Griffin and Carr. Richie Rees. He is

anot`er Griffin and Carr. Richie Rees. He is

another one who can really pick up Griffin and Carr. Richie Rees. He is

the tempo behind any pack but again the turnover. That is a few in quick

the tempo behind any pack but again succession in the opening stages.

the tempo behind any pack but again successiol an thd opening stagds. A

the tempo behind any pack but again bit of blocking. Just as well for

bit of bloccing. Just ar well for the Dragons because Marmion

bit of bloccing. Just ar well for the Dragons becatse Marmion spntteD

the Dragons because Marmion spotted a ga`

the Dragons because Marmion spotted a gap which

the Dragons because Marmion spotted a ga` which was

a gap which was created illegally for `im.

a gap which was created illegally for him. A lively spot ,- start.

a gap which was created illegally for him. A lively spot -- start. The

Dragons trying to put for him. A lively spot -- start. The

Dragons tpying to put snme for him. A lively spot -- start. The

Dragons trying to put some width on for him. A lively spot -- start. The

it. They have got to be careful it. They hafe got to be careful they

don't get isolated. A few early it. They hafe got to be careful they

turnovers. A gap appears here but I thinc

turnovers. A gap appears here but I think there is an illegal block. He

thinc thepe is al alleg`l block. He might have felt he was part of the

thinc thepe is al alleg`l block. He ruck. Sometimes you get them,

thinc thepe is al alleg`l block. He sometimes you don't. We have seen

somedimes you dol't. We have sden some great work on the floor

soie great gork nn the floor already. You get

soie great gork nn the floor alpeady. Xou get less

soie great gork nn the floor already. You get less than a second

soie great gork nn the floor in t`e modebn

soie great gork nn the floor in the modern game to secure that

soie great gork nn the floor call.

soie great gork nn the floor cahl. --

soie great gork nn the floor call. -- ball. You have got to have

a su`port call. -- ball. You have got to have

a support runner to help clear out. Tom Prydie with the longer

efforts. A good strike. But wide of Tom Prydie with the longer

the mark. It easily had the legs. He Tom Prydie with the longer

will have a field shots from inside Tom Prydie with the longer

his own half, I would think. It showc the

his own half, I would think. It shows the strength of the wind

shows the sdrength of the wind favouring the Dragons in this first

favoering t`e Dragons in this first period.

Dan Evans having to judge the wind. A good follow-up by

Dan Evans having to judge the wind. O'Halloran. You could

Dan Evans having to judge the wind. O'Halloral. You bould sde

Dan Evans having to judge the wind. O'Halloran. You could see what he

Dan Evans having to judge the wind. was trying to do, put it outside the

onruching was trying to do, put it outside the

onrushing defence. It was the was trying to do, put it outside the

ball. Players are criticised when was trying to do, put it outside the

they threw the Miss when there are was trying to do, put it outside the

numbers but on that occasion the decicion

numbers but on that occasion the decision was right, the

numbers but on that occasion the was not bad. But on the end of it

numbers but on that occasion the was Rob Sidoli, the big second row,

an` was Rob Sidoli, the big second row,

and he is not going to have the pace was Rob Sidoli, the big second row,

to run onto it. The drive was too early from the Dragons. Muldowney

to run onto it. The drive was too did not have time to come back down

to. -- two did not have time to come back down

to, -- two berth, This is taking out the jumper in the

air. Andrew Coombs getting in and This is taking out the jumper in the

any him. It is good to hear This is taking out the jumper in the

Clancy clamping down on that. We This is taking out the jumper in the

have seen the game cleaned up have seen t`e gale cleaned up hn

terms of tip tackles, but if you termc of ti` tackles, btt if ynu are

at the top of your jump and you are termc of ti` tackles, btt if ynu are

taken out, that is as bad as termc of ti` tackles, btt if ynu are

anyt`ing. Well termc of ti` tackles, btt if ynu are

anything. Well worked by the termc of ti` tackles, btt if ynu are

Dragons. Stepped away from the line. An`

Dragons. Stepped away from the line. And then when the visitors wanted to

go for the drive, it was the old go for thd drive, at war the old

truck and trailer. A bit of homework go for thd drive, at war the old

has been The ball has gone right at the back,

actually. The problem was not The ball has gone right at the back,

necessarily noncontact from the Dragons. It

necessarily noncontact from the Dragons. Ht just

necessarily noncontact from the Dragons. It just needed the ball to

Dragons. Ht just needed t`e ball to the back.

Picked up bq asterson, Alta Griffin. ,- out

Picked up bq asterson, Alta Griffin. -- out to

Picked up bq asterson, Alta Griffin. ,- out to Griffin. Dan

Picked up bq asterson, Alta Evans was ready to run back. He

Picked up bq asterson, Alta Evanc was ready to run back. He will

Picked up bq asterson, Alta be with Ospreys next

Picked up bq asterson, Alta be wath Orpbeys lept year,

Picked up bq asterson, Alta be with Ospreys next year, Dan

Evanc. be with Ospreys next year, Dan

Evans. That was a very be with Ospreys next year, Dan

Evanc. That was ` very good be with Ospreys next year, Dan

Evans. That was a very good pick-up. It was well picked up by Tovey. Just

Evans. That was a very good pick-up. a shade too long, and right on the

Evans. That was a very good pick-up. line.

right option. Would not have gained a lot from that.

One of the main reasons Dan Evans is leaving is because Lee Byrne is

One of the main reasons Dan Evans is arriving. All

One of the main reasons Dan Evans is arpifing. All of

One of the main reasons Dan Evans is arriving. All of the players want as

One of the main reasons Dan Evans is many starts as possible. That is a

big-name rignature, in faarness, many starts as possible. That is a

big-name signature, in fairness, Lee Byrne. They are starting to shape

thaib Byrne. They are starting to shape

their own Byrne. They are starting to shape

thaib own sauad, but Byrne. They are starting to shape

their own squad, but they are losing thaib own sauad, but thdy are losing

a good one, in Dan Evans. In the thaib own sauad, but thdy are losing

years ahead, I'm sure that he will thaib own sauad, but thdy are losing

flourish at Ospreys. Still only thaib own sauad, but thdy are losing

Dan Evans. He has picked up a couple Dan Evans, @e har picked up a bouple

of caps in North America back in 2009. I was sceptical

2009. was sceptical if `e would move from the Ospreys, but he has

2009. was sceptical if `e would been an excellent signing in the

context of losing internationals for been an excellent signing in the

large periods of the year, and he large periods of t`e year, and he

has established himself as a has establiched himself as a

favourite, because has establiched himself as a

now be competing with him as That was a quick, off

delivery. Well taken by Dave That was a quick, off

McSharry. A well presented ball for That was a quick, off

Aly Muldowney to take on. Kieran That was a quick, off

Marmion, using Mick Carney. -- Nice, slick handling. And it is

coming from quick recycled Nice, slick handling. And it is

Always so important, the speed at Always so important, thd speed at

which the ball comes back. Always so important, thd speed at

after the try line, but turned on afpeb the tby lile, but turned on

his back, he hasn't got the ball afpeb the tby lile, but turned on

ground. That was very close for ground. Thad was very close for

Kieran This will

Park. Watch their hit from Will This will

Harries. Just look at the winger This will

coming in and smashing into the This will

midfield. This is good defence in This will

the end. He is close, he is trying tha end. He is close, hd as trying

to scramble, but he is turned on his tha end. He is close, hd as trying

back, turtle A good scrum, an excellent scrum

from Connacht. That A good scrum, an excellent scrum

from Conn`c`t. That was A good scrum, an excellent scrum

from Connacht. That was well from Conn`cht. That was well

controlled. Should have got a try from that but didn't. He is

from that bet didn't. He as happy with it being illegal. He kept his

wiph it being illegal. He kept his discipline. The player was offside.

wiph it being illegal. He kept his If he has come ilto an offside

If he has come into an offside posidion, he has

If he has come into an offside position, he has stopped a certain

If he has come into an offside score, and he

If he has come into an offside score, and `e is

If he has come into an offside score, and he is looking

If he has come into an offside score, and `e is lookinf at

If he has come into an offside score, and he is looking at ten

minudes score, and he is looking at ten

minutes in the sin bin. The dragons score, and he is looking at ten

will not be happy with this. score, and he is looking at ten

will take some working score, and he is looking at ten

dragged oteb by the Connacht score, and he is looking at ten

row? Did he stay behind his score, and he is looking at ten

line? If that is offside it could score, and he is looking at ten

a penalty try. It is such a fine score, and he is looking at ten

line, and a great score, and he is looking at ten

lile, and a great scrum bq score, and he is looking at ten

The ball goes over the try line, Tha ball foes ovdr the trq lind,

that is why he could go for it, Tha ball foes ovdr the trq lind,

he just needed to keep that left foot and hide the whitewash,

he just needed to keep that left does not need to retreat further

doas not leed to retreat furthdr than that. It was not an obvious

doas not leed to retreat furthdr score, but it will be a penalty try,

doas not leed to retreat furthdr I would suggest.

doas not leed to retreat furthdr I woeld stggest. T`e dragons

I would suggest. The dragons will nop

I would suggest. The dragons will not be happy with what has gone

I would suggest. The dragons will before this action, rollback during

I would suggest. The dragons will the scrum. He has got to keep an eye

I would suggest. The dragons will on the fellow on the open -- the

opposite side. His foot not on the fellow on the open -- the

oppocite ride. His foot not going on the fellow on the open -- the

over his own line. And the foul by Nic Cudd. It has not just been

over his own line. And the foul by dropped down

over his own line. And the foul by drop`ed down on `y any of the

dropped down on by any of the Connacht team. Can you see these

dropped down on by any of the pictures?

dropped down on by any of the picteres? Can we have a

pictures? Can we have a recommendation

pictures? Can we have a recommend`taon please?

pictures? Can we have a recommendation please? To me, the

pictures? Can we have a white scrum-half has played the

pictures? Can we have a white scrum-half has played thd baLl

white scrum-half has played the ball shord of

white scrum-half has played the ball short of the

white scrum-half has played the ball shord of the lind but

white scrum-half has played the ball short of the line but he has played

shord of the lind but hd `as played the ball meaning that it is out of

shord of the lind but hd `as played the scrum. What is your

recommendation? It was brought to recommend`taon? Ht was brought to

within goal and grounded by the recommend`taon? Ht was brought to

flanker, so it is a double penalty. recommend`taon? Ht was brought to

The decision was that Kieran Marmion Tha decishon was t`at Kieran Marmion

played the ball, so Tha decishon was t`at Kieran Marmion

live, so Nic Cudd took Tha decishon was t`at Kieran Marmion

lite, so Lic Cudd took ht over Tha decishon was t`at Kieran Marmion

try line. That is two bullets try line. T`at is two btllets

dodged, not just one, try line. T`at is two btllets

do`ged, not just one, for the dodged, not just one, for the

Dragons. Connacht will not be happy. dodged, not just one, for the

He would expect to just drop on top He would dx`ect to just drop on top

of it and pick it up, and score an of id and pack it up, and score an

easy drive. -- and easy try. of id and pack it up, and score an

easy drivd. -- ald easy try. Tvo easy drive. -- and easy try. Two

former open side flanker easy drive. -- and easy try. Two

tha Dragols, easy drive. -- and easy try. Two

the Dragons, they will be delighted with Nick card, there. -- Nic

with Nick card, there. ,- Nic Cudd. Neither of

with Nick card, there. ,- Nic Cudd. Neit`er od ghom vas partial

with Nick card, there. ,- Nic Cudd. Neither of whom was partial to any

with Nick card, there. ,- Nic Cudd. skqlduggery when t`ey

There is Nic Cudd with a tackle on skulduggery when they were playing!

There is Nic Cudd with a tackle on Robbie Henshaw. That almost

Robbae Hels`aw. That almost bounced up into the lap of Jason Tovey. But

Robbae Hels`aw. That almost bounced Mick Kearney flopped down on

Robbae Hels`aw. That almost bounced Kieran

Robbae Hels`aw. That almost bounced Kiaran Marmion

Robbae Hels`aw. That almost bounced Kieran Marmion kicks it up

Kiaran Mapmaon khccs it up into the air, where Dan Evans looks for

air, where Dan Etans looks for space on the far side. And that is an

air, where Dan Etans looks for space intelligent

air, where Dan Etans looks for space inpelligent kick,

air, where Dan Etans looks for space intelligent kick, because Fionn Carr

ha` It was Owen Evans who was on the

floor when he was playing the ball. That is the second one man George

Clancy has given, the first one That is the second one man George

against a Connacht player. Very keen That is the second one man George

fop dhe That is the second one man George

for the players to win the turnover an`

for the players to win the turnover and support their own body weight,

so not have an elbow or hand on the floor as they try to win the ball.

That was a Marmion, on his own but still going,

Mapmaon, nn his nwn but still foing, great footwork right

Mapmaon, nn his nwn but still foing, graad footwork right up

Mapmaon, nn his nwn but still foing, great footwork right up to the try

gread footwork rig`t up to the try line, Masterson is there, real

gread footwork rig`t up to the try pressure

gread footwork rig`t up to the try prescure nn the

gread footwork rig`t up to the try pressure on the Dragons Crimeline

gread footwork rig`t up to the try now, so can they be form as best

thay now, so can they be form as best

they can? We have a drive from John Muldoon and Mick Kearney

they can? We have a drive from John Muldoon ald Mick Kearney together.

they can? We have a drive from John Plenty of

they can? We have a drive from John Plendy of four was waiting.

they can? We have a drive from John Plenty of four was waiting. That is

anot`er Plenty of four was waiting. That is

another chance gone for Connacht. another chance gnne for Connacht.

They are impressive but they are They are hm`resshve but t`ey are not

getting the scores, but they They are hm`resshve but t`ey are not

threatening. They have been a matter They are hm`resshve but t`ey are not

of inches short on a few occasions They are hm`resshve but t`ey are not

now. Just pushing too early, They are hm`resshve but t`ey are not

Dragons. The open side goes, then They are hm`resshve but t`ey are not

number six and number eight They are hm`resshve but t`ey are not

nuiber six and ntmber eig`t plug tHe They are hm`resshve but t`ey are not

gap, you cannot show the scrum half gap, you bannot rhow thd scrum half

the inside like he goes. gap, you bannot rhow thd scrum half

tha ansidd like he goes. At gap, you bannot rhow thd scrum half

the inside like he goes. It is Lewis tha ansidd like he goes. At is Lewis

Evans that gives him the hole. And tha ansidd like he goes. At is Lewis

that is a very neat covering tackle tha ansidd like he goes. At is Lewis

by Netani Talei. You're going to get tha ansidd like he goes. At is Lewis

a game of two halves here. The wind tha ansidd like he goes. At is Lewis

is blowing from right to left. tha ansidd like he goes. At is Lewis

also, a pitch of two halves. The also, a phtch of two halves. The

pitch from the halfway line also, a phtch of two halves. The

right is much softer and also, a phtch of two halves. The

It is almost like Barry Island! It also, a phtch of two halves. The

is to do with the drainage at also, a phtch of two halves. The

Parade. From also, a phtch of two halves. The

Papade. From the also, a phtch of two halves. The

Parade. From the halfway line to yoqr

Parade. From the halfway line to your right, the drainage has not

your right, the drainagd `as nnt been completed, so

your right, the drainagd `as nnt been compleded, ro you have got a

been completed, so you have got a pipc`

been completed, so you have got a pitch of two

Good to see him pitc` of two halves, as well.

Good to see him running away when the tackles were coming in as

Good to see him running away when At the seaside.

That is not the biggest front row that Connacht have, with

That is not the biggest front row Buckley and Jason Harris right, just

aboud Buckley and Jason Harris right, just

about touching 16 stone, which is pratdy

about touching 16 stone, which is pretty small by the standards nf

pretty small by the standards of thase

pretty small by the standards of these days. Rodney Ayew whether the

19 sdone. these days. Rodney Ayew whether the

19 stone. -- well over 19 19 sdone. -- well over 09 stond.

There comes the squeeze. Can McKeon contbol

There comes the squeeze. Can McKeon control at this time? This time, the

There comes the squeeze. Can McKeon try has been given. And the whole

There comes the squeeze. Can McKeon pack will claim that one. I think it

There comes the squeeze. Can McKeon was the skipper, John Muldoon, who

was dhe sji`per, John Muldoon, who got his hands on it at the end. It

gop his h`nds on it at the end. It was the loose head, wasn't it? This

gop his h`nds on it at the end. It is very bad for the Dragons.

gop his h`nds on it at the end. It Normally they have a good scrum but

Nopmally they hate a good scrul but they were up against it.

Nopmally they hate a good scrul but disengages, and on this occasion, he

cannot get in there, the ball was far better protected. Oh, dear.

fap bettep `rotected. Oh, dear. Going to have a real problem now,

coie An easy conversion

And the Connacht scrum An easy conversion

An` dhe Connacht scrum did An easy conversion

And the Connacht scrum did not get it right the

And the Connacht scrum did not get it raght the first

And the Connacht scrum did not get it right the first time, they

And the Connacht scrum did not get ceptainly dad on

And the Connacht scrum did not get certainly did on the second

The experience of John Muldoon the captain, taking over when it

The experience of John Muldoon the mattered, and despite the best

mattered, and despate the best efforts of Nic Cudd, he was there to

efdobts od Nic Ctdd, he was thdre to get the ball down. We have some nice

efdobts od Nic Ctdd, he was thdre to memories of seeing Steelhy in the

Dragons backline. Coming into memories of seeing Steelhy in the

Dragons baccline. Cominf into town Dragons backline. Coming into town

like a milk float. Back to Hugh Gustafson, who

well. Masterson all over him, but that is

a ball fop dhe Dpagons. Masterson all over him, but that is

a ball for the Dragons. Looking to Masterson all over him, but that is

keep it Masterson all over him, but that is

keap it alive. J`son Tovey, keep it alive. Jason Tovey, for Jack

Dixon. Bruce Douglas, 34 last month. He has

come on a short-term loan to help come on a s`ort-term loan to hdlp

out the Dragons. There could be come on a s`ort-term loan to hdlp

on the come on a s`ort-term loan to hdlp

on t`e outsade btt come on a s`ort-term loan to hdlp

on the outside but no precision on the

on the outside but no precision on tha `ast.

on the outside but no precision on the past. Ross Wardle had to try

on the outside but no precision on manufacture something. That is going

manufactupe somethang. That is going to go all the way, write to the

to go all the wax, write to thd advertising

The Dragons are presenting This is a nice angle from

The Dragons are presenting Prydie. He nearly gets through the

The Dragons are presenting gap. They have got to keep this

The Dragons are presenting Connacht defence guessing. One of

those anglec, Connacht defence guessing. One of

those angles, changing direction. It will come,

those angles, changing direction. It will come. The forwards doing well

those angles, changing direction. It to present ball. They have to keep

to pbesent ball. T`ey h`ve to jeep probing.

That is Owen Masterson with what you cal `robably desbrabed

That is Owen Masterson with what you can probably described as a cloud on

cal `roba`lq desbrabed `s a cloud on the snout. Andrew Browne comes

cal `roba`lq desbrabed `s a cloud on his place. Andrew Browne,

cal `roba`lq desbrabed `s a cloud on second row or brines I'd --

blind-sidd. second row or brines I'd --

blind-side. Let's hear the thoughts second row or brines I'd --

of Ian Gough. We will second row or brines I'd --

of Ian Goug`. We will dn second row or brines I'd --

of Ian Gough. We will do in a second row or brines I'd --

moment. Once we get all the second row or brines I'd --

technology sorted. This second row or brines I'd --

scrum with Connabht going second row or brines I'd --

scrum with Connacht going forward. An`

scrum with Connacht going forward. And they win another penalty. It

scrum with Connacht going forward. still a pertinent question to

scrum with Connacht going forward. somebody who has

scrum with Connacht going forward. soiebody who has worked

scrum with Connacht going forward. few scrums in his day. I think we

scrum with Connacht going forward. have got the microphone sorted out

have got the micpophone sorted out in the studio. Connacht have set out

their dominance right from in the studio. Connacht have set out

thaib dominance right from the in the studio. Connacht have set out

so George Clancy revving it. The in the studio. Connacht have set out

first thing you want to do as a scrum is sure your dominance so any

scpum is rube your dominance sn any 50-50 decisions

scpum is rube your dominance sn any 50)50 decisions go your way. They

50-50 decisions go your way. They have

50-50 decisions go your way. They hate shoved

50-50 decisions go your way. They have shoved the Dragons

50-50 decisions go your way. They hate shoved the Dragons of the

50-50 decisions go your way. They have shoved the Dragons of the ball

50-50 decisions go your way. They for dhe

50-50 decisions go your way. They for the try. The Dragons

50-50 decisions go your way. They for dhe tpy. The Dragonr were

50-50 decisions go your way. They for the try. The Dragons were very

for the tpy. he Dragonr were very lucky not to

for the tpy. he Dragonr were very luckq not to conbede that

for the tpy. he Dragonr were very lucky not to concede that first try

as well. When you can smell blood, you go after it. Two terrific scrums

you go afteb it. Two terrafic rcrums from Connacht. You know the pack

leader will be calling for more of it efery

leader will be calling for more of it every time there is scrum.

leader will be calling for more of it efery time there is rcrum. If

leader will be calling for more of it every time there is scrum. If the

leader will be calling for more of Dragons clacsic,

leader will be calling for more of Dragons classic, the referee knows

Dragons clacsic, t`e referee knows what is going on. Rob Sidoli is

going to have ten minutes in the going to hafe tel minutes in the

sin-bin because going to hafe tel minutes in the

sil-bin bdcause they have going to hafe tel minutes in the

sin-bin because they have been a going to hafe tel minutes in the

sil-bin bdcause they have been a few going to hafe tel minutes in the

problems defending for going to hafe tel minutes in the

problems defendilg for the going to hafe tel minutes in the

They are going to early and taking They are foang to early and tajing

men of the ball as well. The problems are compounding for

problems `re compoundinf for the Dragons. They have been suffering in

problems `re compoundinf for the the scrum, now they have lost their

line-up caller and a the scrum, now they have lost their

lile-up caller ald a very line-up caller and a very

expebienced man line-up caller and a very

experienced man as line-up caller and a very

expebienced man `s well line-up caller and a very

experienced man as well in the tighd.

experienced man as well in the tight. If it was hard before, things

experienced man as well in the have just got a lot tougher

experienced man as well in the Dragons. Connacht have lost Dave

experienced man as well in the McSharry. A concussion injury for

experienced man as well in the the centre.

Dragons. Taken by Eoin McKeon. Another drive straight through

unop`osed, over Another drive straight through

unopposed, over the try-line, and it Another drive straight through

looks like another try. It is Another drive straight through

another try for the Connacht pack. Another drive straight through

It is Ah You who is claiming that Another drive straight through

one. The first one from a scrum drive, the second one from a

line-out drive, and it is the Connacht forwards who

line-out drive, and it is the showing their hand. It

line-out drive, and it is the showang thear hand. It hs a

line-out drive, and it is the masterclass at the moment. This is

making for very ugly viewing for supporters at the ground and the

making for very ugly viewing for coaches alongside this will

making for very ugly viewing for looking at this cast. You can go out

to Ulster and have a hard night, take a beating, it is almost

forgiveable, but the home lost fopgiveable, but t`e home lost

against Connacht brings different against Cnnnacht brings dafferent

pressures. With against Cnnnacht brings dafferent

prascures. Gith the nature of against Cnnnacht brings dafferent

at the moment, it is not pretty if yoq are

at the moment, it is not pretty if you are a Dragons supporter, player

or coach. They have got to sort this you are a Dragons supporter, player

out. A second this season for the you are a Dragons supporter, player

New Zealand born tight head, Ah New Realald born taght head, Ah You.

A second of the New Realald born taght head, Ah You.

A second nf the `fternoon New Realald born taght head, Ah You.

worrying times for the Dragons. Eoin Griffin doing the

Dan Parks reads the adds another two points. Connacht

doiinant adds another two points. Connacht

dominant at the moment. Let's go to adds another two points. Connacht

Phil Steele. What is going on that frond at

Phil Steele. What is going on that front at the moment? We are being

frond at the momdnt? We are being outplayed in evepy aspect.

frond at the momdnt? We are being outplayed in every aspect. We had to

line-out early on, poor lile-out dably ol, poor calls, poor

execution, letting them lile-out dably ol, poor calls, poor

hook. The scrum looks like lile-out dably ol, poor calls, poor

going to `e in lile-out dably ol, poor calls, poor

going to be in for a torrid time. We lile-out dably ol, poor calls, poor

are about to change the whole front lile-out dably ol, poor calls, poor

row becaure lile-out dably ol, poor calls, poor

row because it will be lile-out dably ol, poor calls, poor

row becaure it will be ` lile-out dably ol, poor calls, poor

row because it will be a long lile-out dably ol, poor calls, poor

row becaure it will be ` long day row because it will be a long day at

tha row because it will be a long day at

the office if we do row because it will be a long day at

the office af we do not do that. row because it will be a long day at

our discipline, a yellow card, it is our disciplane, ` qellow card, it is

a really bad start for the forwards. our disciplane, ` qellow card, it is

It could not be much our disciplane, ` qellow card, it is

It could nod be luch worse. our disciplane, ` qellow card, it is

Connacht look well drilled and our disciplane, ` qellow card, it is

have got hs undep our disciplane, ` qellow card, it is

have got is under the cost. You have got hs undep the cost. You have

also got Taulupe Faletau on the also got Taelupe Faletat on thd

bench. I also got Taelupe Faletat on thd

benc`. I thank the problems are also got Taelupe Faletat on thd

bench. I think the problems are in tha

bench. I think the problems are in the front five at the minute.

bench. I think the problems are in Whether the replacements will make a

Whether the replacements will lake a big difference, I hope so, and we

big diffepence, H `ope ro, and we will do that in the next scrum.

big diffepence, H `ope ro, and we Expect a dront row chanfe very

Expect a front row change very quiccly.

Expect a front row change very quickly. A good break-out by

Expect a front row change very Dragons. Dipon.

Expect a front row change very Dragons. Dixon. A great tackle by

Masterson. Dragons. Dixon. A great tackle by

Masterson, He Dragons. Dixon. A great tackle by

Masterson. He tried to keep it alive Masterson, @e tried to jeep it alive

but he was caught Masterson, @e tried to jeep it alive

bup `e war caught out. A Masterson, @e tried to jeep it alive

but he was caught out. A very Masterson, @e tried to jeep it alive

attack by the Dragons. Their best so Masterson, @e tried to jeep it alive

far in this half. But McKeon is fap in thhs half, But McKeon is

getting across their and saving the fap in thhs half, But McKeon is

day for Connacht. That is what the day for Cnnnacht, That hs what the

Dragons have to day for Cnnnacht, That hs what the

Dragons h`ve to bhoose from. Duncan Dragons have to choose from. Duncan

Behl, Dragons have to choose from. Duncan

Bell, a lot of experience, Behl, a lot of experienbe, Phil

Price and Elliot Dee, the under 20s hooker. Mathie screech and Taulupe

hooker. Mat`ie sbreech `nd Taulupe Faletau.

hooker. Mat`ie sbreech `nd Taulupe Faledau. Those are

hooker. Mat`ie sbreech `nd Taulupe Faletau. Those are the

hooker. Mat`ie sbreech `nd Taulupe Faledau. Those are the optiOns

hooker. Mat`ie sbreech `nd Taulupe Faletau. Those are the options open

hooker. Mat`ie sbreech `nd Taulupe to Kingsley Jones

hooker. Mat`ie sbreech `nd Taulupe to Kangsley Jones and Lyn Jones.

to Kingsley Jones and Lxn Jones. No movement on the far side as yet.

to Kingsley Jones and Lxn Jones. No they are still a man short with

to Kingsley Jones and Lxn Jones. No Sidoli in the sin-bin. The

Si`oli in the sil-bin. The acrobatics from all Halloran in

Si`oli in the sil-bin. The because the ball is over the

becaese the ball is over the touchline.

becaese the ball is over the toqc`line, Dhis hs

becaese the ball is over the touchline. This is good play from

becaese the ball is over the the Dragons. They have kept

becaese the ball is over the the Dragons. They `ave jept thd

the Dragons. They have kept the ambidion,

the Dragons. They have kept the am`idion, they

the Dragons. They have kept the ambition, they put weight on it,

the Dragons. They have kept the Jason Tovey does well to draw the

the Dragons. They have kept the defender, but look at

the Dragons. They have kept the from McKeon. Good work from the

from McKeon. ood work from thd number eight. Masterson back on the

fiald. It was lucky Owen Evans was waiting

for it. It was lucky Owen Evans was waiting

fop at. Again, the commtnacation for it. Again, the communication

bepween for it. Again, the communication

between Thrower and jumper for it. Again, the communication

bepween Thrower `nd jumper was for it. Again, the communication

between Thrower and jumper was not for it. Again, the communication

right. But they have still lost it. righd. But dhey have still lost it.

Griffin. That will be so Griffin. That will be sn

disappointing for Connacht after Griffin. That will be sn

getting free Griffin. That will be sn

geptang fpee posression. Griffin. That will be sn

getting free possession. The Dragons trying to get the ball back into

getting free possession. The Dragons play but they are a man down. When

getting free possession. The Dragons you cough possession of like that,

you cough possesrion of lake that, you have got to take your time, run

Andrew Coombs trying to organise the clock down.

Andrew Coombs trying to organise things for the line-out.

50-50 territory but Connacht have made it count. That

50-50 territory but Connacht have ma`e it count. That is dmbarrassinG.

50-50 territory but Connacht have As many problems with

50-50 territory but Connacht have as t`ere

50-50 territory but Connacht have as there are with the scrums for

50-50 territory but Connacht have Dragons this afternoon. Great

50-50 territory but Connacht have by McKeon and the captain,

But it is the Dragons who win by McKeon and the captahn, Muldoon

But it is the Dragons who win penalty. They will be telling him,

if he got his arm right in the penalty. They will be telling him,

line-up, he would not penalty. They will be telling him,

lile-up, he would not h`ve penalty. They will be telling him,

line-up, he would not have to do that work, but making up for it

that work, but m`kang up for it on the floor. He does

that work, but m`kang up for it on tha floor, @e does well to win it.

that work, but m`kang up for it on He got himself in a great position

He got himself il a great position and no way Kearney was going to move

him. But that was his last action. Here comes a new front row. The

him. But that was his last action. coaches had to react. But it is very

him. But that was his last action. sehdom you

him. But that was his last action. seldom you see this. Half an

him. But that was his last action. gone and three players off. Duncan

Behl gone and three players off. Duncan

Bell has come out of retirement. 39 yearc old.

Bell has come out of retirement. 39 years old. I played against him!

Five caps years old. I played against him!

Fite caps for England years old. I played against him!

Five caps for England back in 2005 years old. I played against him!

and 2009. You can well remember the days at Pontypridd

and 2009. You can well remember the days at Pondypridd when t`e chhld

was, Duncan is a Welshman. -- days at Pondypridd when t`e chhld

chant. When you come out of chant. Whdn you bome out of

retirement and you are going into chant. Whdn you bome out of

this. It is one thing to come on chant. Whdn you bome out of

with 20 minutes left, but coming on with 20 mhnetes left, btt coming on

after 30 minutes with a scrum going afper 30 linutes wath a scrum foing

backwards. Welcome back! He has backgards, Gelcome back @e har

locked it out though. Plenty of time for Dan

what is on. Wihl Harriec just checkdd and fot

past McKeon all pight Wihl Harriec just checkdd and fot

past McKeon all right but there was a second line of defence there.

Harris-Wright is goes Route one. A flat ball

Good hands! But it could not be controlled by Daniel Evans.

Good hands! But it could not Duncan Bell, as well as having to

Good hands! But it could not manage this ground, Hass

Good hands! But it could not manage thhs ground, asr to

Good hands! But it could not manage this ground, Hass to take

Good hands! But it could not manage thhs ground, asr to taje a

Good hands! But it could not winding from Ah

Good hands! But it could not windang fpom Ah Xou

Good hands! But it could not winding from Ah You as

Good hands! But it could not windang fpom Ah Xou as well.

Good hands! But it could not winding from Ah You as well. In

Good hands! But it could not fairness, he came looking for it.

Good hands! But it could not Again, the Dragons

Good hands! But it could not Again, thd Dragols lookhng to

Good hands! But it could not Again, the Dragons looking to get

Good hands! But it could not Again, thd Dragols lookhng to get It

Again, the Dragons looking to get it wi`e.

Rob Sidoli has spent his ten minutes in the sin-bin.

A new front row for the Dragons, they needed to do something, but

psyc`ologhcally, they needed to do something, but

psychologically, what effect will it they needed to do something, but

have, Ian? I have never seen it happen that early before. But

have, Ian? I have never seen it did manage to hold their own in

di` managd do hold their own in the scrum. That might give the rest of

tha deam scrum. That might give the rest of

the team a psychological hit, if scrum. That might give the rest of

they don't start performing, scrum. That might give the rest of

wholesale changes will be made. scrum. That might give the rest of

wholesale c`anges will be made. But wholesale changes will be made. But

thay wholesale changes will be made. But

they need a solid platform because wholesale changes will be made. But

it has been a very poor start in the wholesale changes will be made. But

line-out and scrum. And it wholesale changes will be made. But

lile-out and scrum. And it was a line-out and scrum. And it was a

good point about Duncan Bell, there ara

good point about Duncan Bell, there are diffepent

good point about Duncan Bell, there are different rules in

good point about Duncan Bell, there are diffepent rules in the front

are different rules in the front row, so were he to pick up an injury

in t`e row, so were he to pick up an injury

in the last row, so were he to pick up an injury

in t`e last ten linutes, row, so were he to pick up an injury

in the last ten minutes, another meiber

in the last ten minutes, another member of the front

in the last ten minutes, another meiber of t`e front row

in the last ten minutes, another member of the front row could come

in the last ten minutes, another back on. But he certainly needs to

do a job here. I think those cheers

scrum not going backwards. They are I think those cheers

just happy to have solid ball. I think those cheers

just happx do have solid baLl. It I think those cheers

just happy to have solid ball. It is I think those cheers

the next Dragons put in I think those cheers

tha next Dragons put in t`at will the next Dragons put in that will be

interesting. the next Dragons put in that will be

intebestilg. Havhng the next Dragons put in that will be

interesting. Having a intebestilg. avhng a close look,

but the ball was kept alive. And that there is a lovely kick from Dan

Parks. Just that there is a lovely kick from Dan

Papkc. Just keephng that there is a lovely kick from Dan

Parks. Just keeping the team going that there is a lovely kick from Dan

forward, as they would have wanted. They

forward, as they would have wanted. Thay have

forward, as they would have wanted. They have lost their structure,

forward, as they would have wanted. can see him seeing the space, and

forward, as they would have wanted. has kept it low, drilled it into

that corner, very nicely done. When you kick into the

are hoping that something like that When you kick into the

is going to happen. The centre, When you kick into the

enough for the referee to call it. When you kick into the

-- off centre. They may fancy -- off celtbe. Theq may fancy `

little drive from here. See if they can keep the Dragons

little drive from here. See if they can ceep the rafons babk

little drive from here. See if they cal keep the Dragons babk row

little drive from here. See if they back. -- pinned

that is the biggest cheer of the afternoon,

that is the biggest cheer of the afpebnoon, as

that is the biggest cheer of the afternoon, as the revamped Dragons

that is the biggest cheer of the pack has won the penalty in

that is the biggest cheer of the scrum. In fairness, they wanted

that is the biggest cheer of the go forward, Dragons did not

that is the biggest cheer of the and Rodney Ayew

that is the biggest cheer of the an` Bodney Ayew ends up

that is the biggest cheer of the and Rodney Ayew ends up in the air.

Very good work from Phil Price. Wort` seeing

Very good work from Phil Price. Worth seeing again, this one. Up

Whatever psqchologacal `ffect the egos. Job done -- up he goes.

Whatever psqchologacal `ffect the changes have had, that scrum should

Whatever psqchologacal `ffect the have another big psychological boost

The interception from Dan Parks. to

The interception from Dan Parks. the defenders get back in time.

the defendebs get back hn time. Rodney Ayew, to Dennis Buckley.

he had to keep it tight. Good hands by Dan Parks, towards

he had to keep it tight. Good hands Henshaw.

Trying to keep beat. -- on his

Trying to keep -- Harris-Wright. They

-- Harris,Wbight, They `re working their way down field effectively

-- Harris,Wbight, They `re working now, Connacht.

Good, quick hands, but it off by Lewic Evans.

Good, quick hands, but it off by Lewis Evans. -- picked off.

There are could not quite find them in time.

We saw that early on in this game. could not quite find them in time.

Good width again from the Dragons. Bup

Good width again from the Dragons. But again, getting picked off, the

Bup again, gettilg pickdd off, the runner getting tackled and the

Bup again, gettilg pickdd off, the shoulder support not there just

Bup again, gettilg pickdd off, the quick enough. You can see

straaghtavaq, quick enough. You can see

straightaway, Tiernan O'Halloran, the

straightaway, Tiernan O'Halloran, tha bight-winger is in,

straightaway, Tiernan O'Halloran, the right-winger is in, and

straightaway, Tiernan O'Halloran, would expect to be able

straightaway, Tiernan O'Halloran, would expdcd to `e able to just

straightaway, Tiernan O'Halloran, would expect to be able to just pick

straightaway, Tiernan O'Halloran, that

Dan Parks just cannot quite kick, he can read the play as well. There he

is( can read the play as well. There he

is, picking that up. Throwing some is( `ickilg that up. Throwing rome

nice passes. Just not good enough at is( `ickilg that up. Throwing rome

tha moment, behild is( `ickilg that up. Throwing rome

the moment, behind the Two minutes of the

remaining. Griffin, two tries, both belonging to the team plaqing

remaining. Griffin, two tries, both the wind in the

remaining. Griffin, two tries, both the gind hn the dirst

remaining. Griffin, two tries, both the wind in the first half. The

insane ball, to Mick the wind in the first half. The

insane ball, to Lick Kearney. the wind in the first half. The

insane ball, to Mick Kearney. ,- the wind in the first half. The

inside ball. Now then, Will

to Richie Rees. Lovely tackling. Can'd quite get the man free,

they? Good enterprise from Can'd quite get the man free,

Dragons, looking to counter, but Can'd quite get the man free,

that was good awareness, with that Can'd quite get the man free,

looping Can'd quite get the man free,

loopang run. e's an Can'd quite get the man free,

looping run. He's in front of Lewis loopang run. e's an front of Lewis

Evans and taking those extra few loopang run. e's an front of Lewis

steps. Just to be able to field the past, absolutely. -- pass. Jason

Harras past, absolutely. -- pass. Jason

Harris right has been struggling Hapris righd has been struggling for

awhile, ald Hapris righd has been struggling for

awhile, and looks like the Hapris righd has been struggling for

the road for the Connacht hooker, wiph

the road for the Connacht hooker, with Dave Heffernan coming on

the road for the Connacht hooker, replace him.

the road for the Connacht hooker, replace hhm. I

the road for the Connacht hooker, replace him. I need to get you a

liptle replace him. I need to get you a

little bit closer, and get their replace him. I need to get you a

head and shoulders over the hips. That is better.

Crouch, bend, set! Pushing before the ball comes in.

Crouch, bend, set! Pushing before the ball comes il. The Dragons

Crouch, bend, set! Pushing before running it, Netani Talei does. Lewis

Evanc. running it, Netani Talei does. Lewis

Evans. Lost possession. One more running it, Netani Talei does. Lewis

attacking chance for Connacht running it, Netani Talei does. Lewis

they did not think they were going running it, Netani Talei does. Lewis

to get. Anot`er turnover,

Evanc, he faked Anot`er turnover,

Evans, he faked long and went short. Netani Talei,

tackle, it did looc Netani Talei,

tackle, it did look high. The Dragons, rtall playing

tackle, it did look high. The Dragons, still playing deep in their

tackle, it did look high. The own half. Jason Tovey. That was a

tackle, it did look high. The good step and go from Tom Prydie.

tackle, it did look high. The That is the secold time he

tackle, it did look high. The That is the second time he has done

that. They have That is the second time he has done

that. They `ave fot a lot That is the second time he has done

that. They have got a lot of work to do in the second half, problems in

that. They have got a lot of work to the line-out, problems in the scrum

that. They have got a lot of work to and they have made life hard for

and they hafe made life hard for themselves, the Dragons,

themcelves, the Dragons, but Connacht took their chances very

themcelves, the Dragons, but well indeed, with tries from

themcelves, the Dragons, but Ayew and John Muldoon. And the

themcelves, the Dragons, but of Dan Parks, you would have

of Dan Parkc, you would have thought, would come into play in

of Dan Parkc, you would have that wind assisted second half.

of Dan Parkc, you would have Dragons trailing 14-3 at half-time.

What is the plan for the second half? Just to come out and

What is the plan for the second They are dominating us in every

What is the plan for the second aspect. We are short upfront and

aspect. Wd are short upfront and lacking at the back. Confident that

aspect. Wd are short upfront and you can put it right? Definitely.

You should see some harsh you can put it right? Definitely.

half-time. Harsh words at half-time. Here is the story of the first

half-time. Harsh words at half-time. Hepe is the story of the first laugh

Here is the story of the first laugh wiph

Here is the story of the first laugh with Ross. It started brightly to

Here is the story of the first laugh Dragons with a penalty from Jason

Here is the story of the first laugh Tovey putting them ahead.

Here is the story of the first laugh Totey putting them ahead. Then the

Tovey putting them ahead. Then the Connacht rcbum

Tovey putting them ahead. Then the Connacht scrum began to twist the

Connacht rcbum bdgan to twist the screw. They got away with that one

scpeg. Thdy got `way with that one but later, drive and pushover

scpeg. Thdy got `way with that one the captain, John Muldoon. Then Rob

scpeg. Thdy got `way with that one Sidoli was shown yellow for that

scpeg. Thdy got `way with that one infringement. Soon

infrangemdnd. Soon after, Conn`cht scored again, Rodney Ayew the try

scorer on that occasion, 14-3 the scored again, Rodney Ayew the try

half-time score, and some honest scored again, Rodney Ayew the try

words from Andrew Coombs, saying wopdc from Andrew Coombr, saying

that they have not been at the that they have nnt been at the

races. The statistics reflect that. Connacht ahead of terms -- ahead, in

termc of tebritory and possession. terms of territory and possession.

An` terms of territory and possession.

And handling errors, terms of territory and possession.

An` `andling errors, also, terms of territory and possession.

And handling errors, also, six for tha

And handling errors, also, six for the Dragols.

And handling errors, also, six for the Dragons. They are killing

thamcelves the Dragons. They are killing

themselves with their own mistakes. thamcelves gith their own mistakes.

It has not been a classic first It has not been ` classhc first

half. Connacht deserving of their It has not been ` classhc first

lead. They are deserving. What I

is that prior to the game there is t`at ppior to t`e gale there was

an air of expectation and is t`at ppior to t`e gale there was

excitement. Rugby is a game of is t`at ppior to t`e gale there was

effort, and Connacht put in more efdobt, ald Conn`c`t put an more

than the Dragons, which, efdobt, ald Conn`c`t put an more

is unacceptable, especially at homE. efdobt, ald Conn`c`t put an more

Andrew Coombs said they have not put An`rew Coombs sahd they have nnt put

in enough effort, just not turning in enough effort, bust not turning

up in the opening 40. It is in enough effort, bust not turning

unforgiving thing, not to turn up at undobgivilg thinf, not to turn up at

home. Especially at Rodney Parade. Whan

home. Especially at Rodney Parade. When they play well, this crowd gets

behind thdm When they play well, this crowd gets

behind them and that is good. But it behind thdm and that is good. But it

can have behind thdm and that is good. But it

do not play well and put in the behind thdm and that is good. But it

effort, they can get on your behind thdm and that is good. But it

Missing tackles is unacceptable. The behind thdm and that is good. But it

line-out not being lile-out nod beilg strahg`t is

unacceptable. Being totally lile-out nod beilg strahg`t is

in the pack is unacceptable. lile-out nod beilg strahg`t is

Especially for the way that Kingsley and

Especially for the way that Kingsley an` Lynne

Especially for the way that Kingsley and Lynne have been playing. We saw

Especially for the way that Kingsley that the Dragons back was struggling

Especially for the way that Kingsley under the weight of that Connacht

back, and it looked like they had under the weight of that Connacht

scored a try and Nic Cudd got away with it. Yes, this will be one to

scored a try and Nic Cudd got away look at. This is what happened. Why

has `e got away look at. This is what happened. Why

has he got away with it, Nick at? He look at. This is what happened. Why

has chanced his arm. He thought it was passed the

has chanced his arm. He thought it was `assed dhe line so

has chanced his arm. He thought it was passed the line so he was

has chanced his arm. He thought it alhowed to die

has chanced his arm. He thought it allowed to die then, but it is

has chanced his arm. He thought it tactic of desperation. He has died

in early. And I think that the TMO tactic of desperation. He has died

made the wrong decision. He could have

made the wrong decision. He could hate got

made the wrong decision. He could have got a yellow card, as well.

made the wrong decision. He could hate got a yellow card, as well. It

have got a yellow card, as well. It was not long after when Connacht got

the shop was not long after when Connacht got

tha chop on was not long after when Connacht got

the shop on and it looked ominous was not long after when Connacht got

and this time it did result in a five pointer. The Dragons were on

and this time it did result in a the ropes. I agree, the changes they

the bopes, A agree, the c`anges they have made, which you do not see

often, it has worked, it has have made, which you do not see

often, it has wopked, it has shored have made, which you do not see

them up. They just need to get some have made, which you do not see

ball. They have got some good, have made, which you do not see

young, exciting banks. have made, which you do not see

young, exciding banks. It is the have made, which you do not see

young, exciting banks. It is the old adage. The game is won and lost

upfront, and the moment, it upfront, `nd the moment, at isn't.

It was all fery vell upfront, `nd the moment, at isn't.

It was all very well having exciting runners

It was all very well having exciting rulners il the back divhsion but

runners in the back division but wiphout

runners in the back division but without a platform, they

runners in the back division but without a platfopm, they are

without a platform, they are re`undant,

without a platform, they are redundant, It har been a desperation

redundant. It has been a desperation tactac.

redundant. It has been a desperation tactic. With

redundant. It has been a desperation tactic. Whth no platform

redundant. It has been a desperation tactic. With no platform at the

back, when there is a loose kick, it back, whel dhere is a loose kick, it

is risky but you end up playing is rasky `ud you end up playinf

because you want to have a go and show what you can do, and as a back,

because you want to have a go and Newport are falling into that trap.

because you want to have a go and They are doing well

because you want to have a go and They are doang well returned khcks

They are doing well returned kicks but they should be playing

They are doing well returned kicks tactically and kicking it act, but

they tactically and kicking it act, but

thay think tactically and kicking it act, but

they think we have not got tactically and kicking it act, but

platform to work from Sony have to platform to work from Sonq havd to

work from an unauthorised kind of scheme. -- so they have. Rob Sidoli

seaing yellow, was it justified? scheme. -- so they have. Rob Sidoli

seeing yellow, was it justified? And scheme. -- so they have. Rob Sidoli

did it lead to that second try> scheme. -- so they have. Rob Sidoli

did it lead to that second try? If scheme. -- so they have. Rob Sidoli

you look at what Connacht do, they hold up the jumper for an

you look at what Connacht do, they period of time. They know that

pepiod of tame. They knnw that the Dragons will come early. He has gone

pepiod of tame. They knnw that the too early and driven him out why

pepiod of tame. They knnw that the about ten yards. If you're

pepiod of tame. They knnw that the aboud ten yards. If you're going to

about ten yards. If you're going to try and bd a conrpacuous, that is

about ten yards. If you're going to nop dhe way to do it,

about ten yards. If you're going to not the way to do it, he

about ten yards. If you're going to nop dhe way to do it, he `as taken

not the way to do it, he has taken hii

not the way to do it, he has taken him out right

not the way to do it, he has taken him out rig`t in front of the toucH

him out right in front of the touch ju`ge.

him out right in front of the touch judge. And was this the fact that

him out right in front of the touch they were a man down and it was a

him out right in front of the touch walkover? They where a man down

walkover? T`ey where a lan down and the Dragons have not been at

walkover? T`ey where a lan down and races. Back, on the ropes, man down,

walkover? T`ey where a lan down and and they forced their way over and

walkover? T`ey where a lan down and stunned the Dragons. It seems

walkover? T`ey where a lan down and that is the attitude of them at the

moment. You said Dan Parks would be moient. You said Dan Parks would be

a target but that has not panned moient. You said Dan Parks would be

because Connacht have been so doiinant

because Connacht have been so dominant but we have seen him do

because Connacht have been so some thing you called spooking. He

because Connacht have been so tries to get in the attacker's I

because Connacht have been so line.

because Connacht have been so lile. He

because Connacht have been so line. He runs into your eye line to

try and spook you into dropping line. He runs into your eye line to

ball. He does not want the ball to gep

ball. He does not want the ball to get `ast him.

ball. He does not want the ball to get past him. And he does not want

get `ast him. And `e does not vant him to have momentum to run into

him do hate momeltum to run into him. He is flying out of the line.

him do hate momeltum to run into If the Dragons

him do hate momeltum to run into If t`e Dragons are

him do hate momeltum to run into If the Dragons are sensible, they

If the Dragons ape senshble, they will see this, because he does

If the Dragons ape senshble, they gaps in the defensive line. It is

gaps in the defelsave line. It is quite clever. It is, but it is

gaps in the defelsave line. It is unstructured. It is high risk,

gaps in the defelsave line. It is rewabd. As

gaps in the defelsave line. It is reward. As a structure of

rewabd. As a structure nf a defensive line, you don't come out

rewabd. As a structure nf a of that structure. My advice to all

of t`at strecture. My advace to all of you today is to not

of t`at strecture. My advace to all of you todaq is to not love

of t`at strecture. My advace to all of you today is to not move too

of t`at strecture. My advace to all from your sofa because there is a

of t`at strecture. My advace to all double dose of Scrum V because we

wihl double dose of Scrum V because we

will be back later talking to Jake Ball. I made the decision to come to

will be back later talking to Jake Wales and as soon as I had made that

decicion, Wales and as soon as I had made that

decision, my aim was to play for Wahec.

decision, my aim was to play for Wahes. You alwayr

decision, my aim was to play for Wales. You always feel a hand

Wahec. You alwayr feel ` `and Richard Cross and give it a pole

Wahec. You alwayr feel ` `and that makes me more angry. We will

Wahec. You alwayr feel ` `and also tell you why he has

Wahec. You alwayr feel ` `and also tell you whx `e has got

Wahec. You alwayr feel ` `and also tell you why he has got that

Wahec. You alwayr feel ` `and beard and more importantly, from his

fiancee's point of view, when it is beard and more importantly, from his

coming off. Next Friday, beard and more importantly, from his

coiing ofd. Next Friday, we have a beard and more importantly, from his

match that gill have beard and more importantly, from his

impact on t`e beard and more importantly, from his

impact on the outcome of the play-offs,

impact on the outcome of the play-offs. Glasgow against

play-offs, Glasgnw against the Ospreys at 7:30pm. Next

play-offs, Glasgnw against the the Blues welcome Ulster took

play-offs, Glasgnw against the Cardiff Arms Park. Things do not

play-offs, Glasgnw against the any easier for them. And on Sunday,

play-offs, Glasgnw against the the Scarlets a great Connacht on BBC

play-offs, Glasgnw against the Two Wales at 2pm. The m`tches are

Two Wales at 2pm. The matches are coming thhcc

Two Wales at 2pm. The matches are coming thick and

Two Wales at 2pm. The matches are coming thhcc and fast

Two Wales at 2pm. The matches are coming thick and fast and it is

Two Wales at 2pm. The matches are crucial time of the

The teams are at breaking point right

The teams are at breaking point Jonathan Davies saw the gap!

Loads to look forward to over the next few weeks and Lyn Jones giving

Loads to look forward to over the his troops a bit of a talking to at

his droopr a bit of a talcing to at half-time. All four regions have

his droopr a bit of a talcing to at been in action this weekend.

It is all getting very intriguing in that top half of the table.

It is all getting very intriguing in that top half of t`e table. Phil

It is all getting very intriguing in Steele is with the

It is all getting very intriguing in Staele is with the Dragnns

It is all getting very intriguing in Steele is with the Dragons Chief

It is all getting very intriguing in Executive, Gareth Davies. Can we

It is all getting very intriguing in touch on Europe? We are hopeful that

It is all getting very intriguing in something is

It is all getting very intriguing in somedhing is goilg

It is all getting very intriguing in something is going to be announced

It is all getting very intriguing in this week,

It is all getting very intriguing in this week. A lot of progress has

It is all getting very intriguing in been made. It is well publicised

It is all getting very intriguing in the press as to a resolution having

bean the press as to a resolution having

been found and not before the press as to a resolution having

everybody. All the clubs, the press as to a resolution having

regions, the whole game. It the press as to a resolution having

almost imploded over the last nine the press as to a resolution having

months. I am glad to say we are just aboud

months. I am glad to say we are just about there.

months. I am glad to say we are just aboud thepe. We

months. I am glad to say we are just about there. We have got to be

about there. e have got to be positive and look to continue the

posidive `nd look to contanue the vibrant European competition. Will

posidive `nd look to contanue the that make a difference to the

Dragons and the other regions? I think there is a fairer

Dragons and the other regions? I distribution. Various formulas have

distbibution. Vapious formulas have been considered, discussed, thrashed

distbibution. Vapious formulas have around, which reflects greater

around, which redlects freater meritocracy. And

around, which redlects freater meridocraby. nd t`e

around, which redlects freater meritocracy. And the qualification

around, which redlects freater criteria means that games like

criteria leans that gamds like this today, which might have been a dead

criteria leans that gamds like this rubber, are

criteria leans that gamds like this ru`ber, ape very important. You

criteria leans that gamds like this rubber, are very important. You saw

criteria leans that gamds like this the Scarlets last night, can the

criteria leans that gamds like this Dragons catch them? Today is an

impobtant game for Dragons catch them? Today is an

important game for us so it has Dragons catch them? Today is an

a disappointing 40 minutes. If Dragons catch them? Today is an

can win today, that puts us Dragons catch them? Today is an

four points of the Scarlets with a Dragons catch them? Today is an

game in h`nd, hating to Dragons catch them? Today is an

game in hand, having to go to them Dragons catch them? Today is an

in early May. This Dragons catch them? Today is an

jeopardy in games, where you are playing for positions next season,