0:00:12 > 0:00:18The Scarlets were in a festive mood on Boxing Day, sending the Ospreys
0:00:18 > 0:00:22back across the bridge empty handed. No presents, no bonus points.
0:00:22 > 0:00:26The Scarlets are delighted with their win.
0:00:26 > 0:00:28All the sweeter because it was our first win in it for years against
0:00:28 > 0:00:38them. Now they travel to play against the
0:00:38 > 0:00:39
0:00:39 > 0:00:43Dragons who had a Christmas to forget. Beaten by the Blues, it has
0:00:43 > 0:00:48been a difficult season for the Dragons. Today could see them start
0:00:48 > 0:00:53the new year propping up the Pro12. Toby Faletau is fit and firing,
0:00:53 > 0:00:57showing glimpses of why he is one of rugby's most exciting talents.
0:00:57 > 0:01:02Darren Edwards team will have to be on top form if they want to end the
0:01:02 > 0:01:04year in style. The Scarlets are looking to make it
0:01:04 > 0:01:08The Scarlets are looking to make it two wins in four days. The team is
0:01:08 > 0:01:14almost unrecognisable from the one that played the Ospreys. Dominic
0:01:14 > 0:01:24Day the only survivor as Nigel Davies looks to test his strength
0:01:24 > 0:01:34
0:01:34 > 0:01:39Good evening and welcome to Scrum V Live. I am joined by a former Wales
0:01:39 > 0:01:42and Lions centre, Scott Gibbs. 14 changes, Nigel Davies has made. He
0:01:42 > 0:01:48wants to manage his squad but it is risky?
0:01:48 > 0:01:52It is. It will upset continuity and cohesion this evening. Unsure they
0:01:52 > 0:01:55have an eye on the game against Northampton Saints in a fortnight
0:01:55 > 0:02:00for the Heineken Cup. A few guys tonight have played a
0:02:00 > 0:02:04lot during the World Cup. They might be the first choices?
0:02:04 > 0:02:09Dan Newton and Adam Warren in the centre, the top try-scorer. There
0:02:09 > 0:02:12are players there on merit and the Scarlets have and one away from
0:02:12 > 0:02:16home since April last year. A long time since they were on the road
0:02:16 > 0:02:20and when. The Dragons are in a desperate
0:02:20 > 0:02:25position and in danger of falling to the foot of the table?
0:02:25 > 0:02:3111th in the lead. They concede on average 22 points. They are in a
0:02:31 > 0:02:38sorry state. A great slump. They need to win today. They have some
0:02:38 > 0:02:41class finishers on the wing. Aled Brew will and Tonderai Chavhanga.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45They would like those boys to get their hands on the ball. It is
0:02:45 > 0:02:51about sharing work rate and no better opportunity than these guys
0:02:51 > 0:02:55to get involved and take the balls of the rack. For Aled Brew, it is a
0:02:55 > 0:03:00huge opportunity for him to cement his place in the Welsh squad, given
0:03:00 > 0:03:05Shane Williams his retirement. A must-win game for the Dragons
0:03:05 > 0:03:08tonight. When it comes to it, they love a scrap and tonight, the
0:03:08 > 0:03:15weather conditions are there for a huge scrap.
0:03:15 > 0:03:19As ever, there are plenty of intriguing head-to-head tonight.
0:03:19 > 0:03:25Former Dragons pair Ian Gough is with Phil Steel.
0:03:26 > 0:03:30It is wet with drizzle. Looking at those match ups, the two hookers,
0:03:30 > 0:03:34Lloyd Burns and Ken Owens, both on the fringes of the Wales squad. The
0:03:34 > 0:03:39scrum will be something? Everything will be something
0:03:39 > 0:03:45between them tonight. I can't wait for the match up. Lloyd Burns has
0:03:45 > 0:03:50had a meteoric ride for -- meteoric rise. Ken Owens has struggled but
0:03:50 > 0:03:54it will be a great head to head. Stephen Jones failed a late fitness
0:03:54 > 0:04:00test and Nigel Davies has gone with Aled Thomas rather than Rhys
0:04:00 > 0:04:04Priestland. Does that surprise you? I'm surprised by all of the changes.
0:04:04 > 0:04:09I realise it is a short tone around but I thought they would take
0:04:09 > 0:04:11confidence from the last game. Then again, the youngsters have a chance
0:04:11 > 0:04:18to put their hand up and put a big performance in.
0:04:18 > 0:04:23A must win for the Dragons? It is huge. They step up in France
0:04:23 > 0:04:28but they have played every game is when they haven't. There will be a
0:04:28 > 0:04:32big intense crowd and we have prayed for this weather. It will be
0:04:32 > 0:04:38a great battle. Nigel Davies throwing some of the
0:04:38 > 0:04:43Scarlets in at the depend. The deep end is the far end.
0:04:43 > 0:04:49We have another special guest tonight. Phil Davies in our
0:04:49 > 0:04:58analysis track. Who are you looking forward to watching tonight?
0:04:58 > 0:05:02Toby Faletau, the rising star of We are looking at his defensive
0:05:02 > 0:05:07qualities. He works hard and gets around the field. He tries to slow
0:05:07 > 0:05:11the ball around. His second quality is his attacking quality. Always
0:05:11 > 0:05:18get past the first defender. Great control at the base of the scrum.
0:05:18 > 0:05:24Good support player of the back of the scrum. Healey is again. It
0:05:24 > 0:05:28takes -- here he is again. It takes four men to take him down. Good
0:05:28 > 0:05:33qualities from deep, taking the ball in hard and carrying ball in
0:05:33 > 0:05:39space. He doesn't panic went there is pressure on. That's an offload
0:05:39 > 0:05:42to Gavin Thomas and the Dragons continue to attack. Toby Faletau is
0:05:42 > 0:05:50fit and firing and I'm looking forward to watching him play this
0:05:50 > 0:05:54A young man with a big reputation. Conditions will inevitably play a
0:05:55 > 0:05:58part tonight. The rain is coming down slightly. How do you see it
0:05:58 > 0:06:03going? I favour the home side. Tonight is
0:06:03 > 0:06:07the defining moment. They have to go out and perform. They have to
0:06:07 > 0:06:13win and keep going forward. Territory will be huge for them
0:06:13 > 0:06:17tonight and certainly, decision makers. We have to at about the --
0:06:17 > 0:06:22we have talked about the back three. Look at the back row. If they go
0:06:22 > 0:06:26for today, it is a home victory and a great start to the new year for
0:06:26 > 0:06:30the Dragons. Thank you. There is Welsh
0:06:30 > 0:06:35commentary available on the red button. That is also where you will
0:06:35 > 0:06:42find Gwyn Jones and ricocheted discussing the burning issues in
0:06:42 > 0:06:52Welsh rugby. -- Gwyn Jones and others. Over to our commentary team.
0:06:52 > 0:06:52
0:06:52 > 0:06:56The rain, as usual, in Rodney the whole team from the team that
0:06:56 > 0:07:03won four days ago. Josh Turnbull back for the first time since
0:07:03 > 0:07:13September. Former Dragons Gareth Maule -- Gareth Maule leads the
0:07:13 > 0:07:21
0:07:21 > 0:07:25Scarlets scrum-half, it Rodney Williams. The Dragons come out in
0:07:25 > 0:07:35the unfamiliar colours of the bright purple and that in support
0:07:35 > 0:07:36
0:07:36 > 0:07:41stick with exactly the same starting line-out that lost at the
0:07:41 > 0:07:51Blues. Toby Faletau, Dan Lydiate and Gavin Thomas. Such a potent
0:07:51 > 0:07:51
0:07:51 > 0:07:57back-row. Can the half backs bring in the back three? If so, potential
0:07:57 > 0:08:02tries. The Dragons need them. They haven't scored that many. Lewis
0:08:02 > 0:08:06Evans the only change in the 22 and George North comes on to the bench
0:08:06 > 0:08:14after the withdrawal of Stephen Jones. Neil Hennessy man in charge
0:08:14 > 0:08:22this evening. A decent-sized crowd have braved the elements and Rodney
0:08:22 > 0:08:32Parade. The local derbies over the Christmas and New Year period
0:08:32 > 0:08:33
0:08:33 > 0:08:36continue. Jason Tovey des things under way. -- DEC Springs under way.
0:08:36 > 0:08:43That is a very good return in the end from the skipper.
0:08:43 > 0:08:53A very good kick. Difficult to tell which way the wind is going. Ian
0:08:53 > 0:08:54
0:08:54 > 0:08:58Gough tonight said that e didn't know about the changes. It is a
0:08:58 > 0:09:08balancing act, doubling players. Continuity is a big thing, and
0:09:08 > 0:09:22
0:09:22 > 0:09:27ready to carry. He chooses Lloyd Burns. Dan Lydiate will carry the
0:09:27 > 0:09:31ball all night long. Back up on his feet again. The tackle wasn't
0:09:31 > 0:09:36completed, giving an extra few inches, getting the Dragons on the
0:09:36 > 0:09:46front foot. It is a good tackle by Jonathan Edwards.
0:09:46 > 0:09:52That is a good hit. Nathan Buck did well. In at the end,
0:09:52 > 0:10:02Sione Timani came in from the side rather than behind the back feet.
0:10:02 > 0:10:08
0:10:08 > 0:10:12Straight in from the side, not back row for Wales when you have
0:10:12 > 0:10:21got Sam Warburton over the ball and Toby Faletau rarely ink -- running
0:10:21 > 0:10:30in the open spaces. A very impressive back row, the
0:10:30 > 0:10:36Dragons half. The front five need to lay that platform. They have a
0:10:36 > 0:10:41very pacy back three. Martyn Thomas, Aled Brew, Tonderai Chavhanga. They
0:10:41 > 0:10:44have to work on their creative skills. They are carrying the ball
0:10:44 > 0:10:54defensively but that creative element to bring the back three
0:10:54 > 0:11:01
0:11:01 > 0:11:07gradually. Plunging right over him, Rob Sidoli.
0:11:07 > 0:11:11Straight down, purple five. That is one thing that the change
0:11:11 > 0:11:15in all over the last season or two is preventing, protection of the
0:11:15 > 0:11:20ball on the ground by going over the top.
0:11:20 > 0:11:26Sealing off, that is what he said. Let us watch number 5 as the ball
0:11:26 > 0:11:36comes out. He carries the ball, doesn't stay on his feet,
0:11:36 > 0:11:41
0:11:41 > 0:11:47unfortunately for Rob Sidoli. There beginning of the season when a few
0:11:47 > 0:11:55of the Scarlets were away on World Cup duty.
0:11:55 > 0:11:57He is a very balanced runner. Aled Thomas had three seasons with
0:11:57 > 0:12:07the Dragons after starting with the Scarlets and move on to London
0:12:07 > 0:12:15
0:12:15 > 0:12:25Welsh before returning to west you don't want to give him a chance
0:12:25 > 0:12:35
0:12:35 > 0:12:44to build up a head of steam running It had to be taken, there, on the
0:12:44 > 0:12:50full. Look at the number of defensive
0:12:51 > 0:12:54players on the Dragons line-up. Not committing to the ruck. He try to
0:12:54 > 0:13:01look for the quick pass. He got outside Rob Sidoli and you could
0:13:01 > 0:13:05see him try to set up the men outside him. The Scarlets get away
0:13:05 > 0:13:15with the scrum for the knock-on. I'm happy that he has made the
0:13:15 > 0:13:15
0:13:15 > 0:14:18Apology for the loss of subtitles for 62 seconds
0:14:18 > 0:14:28evening. The Dragons are enjoying a Neil Hennessy thought different.
0:14:28 > 0:14:40
0:14:40 > 0:14:46Maybe Quin Morris on the far side did his best to keep it alive but
0:14:46 > 0:14:50it is spot on. What Aled Thomas is trying to do is
0:14:50 > 0:14:57get on the outside and take this guy inside. He didn't need to do it
0:14:57 > 0:15:01because there is already an overlap. If we run it on... The chance is
0:15:02 > 0:15:09there but he does a great job because that ball would have gone
0:15:09 > 0:15:12with the overlap. Good awareness by Aled Thomas.
0:15:12 > 0:15:22The Scarlets forwards trying to make the most of the position they
0:15:22 > 0:15:28
0:15:28 > 0:15:36have been given by their outside back of the scrum.
0:15:36 > 0:15:39The defence so far has been solid from both sides.
0:15:39 > 0:15:49Warren spells it. Beautifully out the back door by Gavin Thomas.
0:15:49 > 0:16:01
0:16:01 > 0:16:06Trying to make the most of the Dan Lydiate is in there as well.
0:16:06 > 0:16:16Such a destructive defender. Plays the double hit on Jonathan
0:16:16 > 0:16:32
0:16:32 > 0:16:40Dragons. That was a close call.
0:16:40 > 0:16:45The referee was in a good position. He absolutely smashes Tonderai
0:16:45 > 0:16:55Chavhanga out of the way. He really should have stayed there
0:16:55 > 0:17:23
0:17:24 > 0:17:29the hands are going backwards or going for attacking options.
0:17:29 > 0:17:37Another mistake. They have been a few crucial knock-ons in this part
0:17:37 > 0:17:42of the field. Snatching at it a bit. Just getting tangled up with the
0:17:42 > 0:17:51feet at the back of the scrum, Rhodri Williams. He will not be 19
0:17:51 > 0:18:01until next May and has had a very highly thought of. -- and he is
0:18:01 > 0:18:03
0:18:03 > 0:18:13very highly thought of. His father was a very talented scrum-half. He
0:18:13 > 0:18:19
0:18:19 > 0:18:25played for Swansea. Phil John just getting down a bit too early.
0:18:25 > 0:18:28they should be a warning first of four on them a penalty. There is no
0:18:28 > 0:18:36continuity with the scrum. It is a very important part of the game.
0:18:36 > 0:18:40There is not much in that is their? Front rows go on about the
0:18:40 > 0:18:50importance of the hit and Phil John it was just a bit too will be eager
0:18:50 > 0:18:54
0:18:54 > 0:18:58to get at it. -- to over EDF. Gavin Thomas links up with Lewis Robling.
0:18:58 > 0:19:05The penalty is coming for the Dragons. The Scarlets do not get
0:19:05 > 0:19:10away from the tackle area. I know it is the first offence but is that
0:19:10 > 0:19:20a yellow card? They had the momentum going from the line-out
0:19:20 > 0:19:22
0:19:22 > 0:19:32ball. Good off load. Lewis Robling is there. It is very difficult to
0:19:32 > 0:19:44
0:19:44 > 0:19:54try and get out of the way there. Jason Tovey pulls it wide. The
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0:20:08 > 0:20:13first chance of the evening is not taken. Let's go down to Phil Davies.
0:20:13 > 0:20:18What have you seen? First as an example of Dan Lydiate carrying
0:20:18 > 0:20:23hard. He and Toby Faletau have worked together at the edge of the
0:20:23 > 0:20:31ruck to go for it. Early indication of some great ball-carrying for the
0:20:31 > 0:20:41Dragons. Again, in from the side is the offence. Gavin Thomas is the
0:20:41 > 0:20:47
0:20:47 > 0:20:57offender. I wonder what he does here because it is a fair way out.
0:20:57 > 0:20:58
0:20:58 > 0:21:08Toby Faletau had done well to keep control of it. It was in danger of
0:21:08 > 0:21:08
0:21:08 > 0:22:20Apology for the loss of subtitles for 62 seconds
0:22:20 > 0:22:30That was a good strike. It was a has four caps for South Africa. One
0:22:30 > 0:22:40
0:22:40 > 0:22:50ball into the space they created by Aled Thomas. Dan Newton is there.
0:22:50 > 0:23:24
0:23:24 > 0:23:28Unlucky for Adam Warren because it Hughes. Up come as Martyn Thomas
0:23:28 > 0:23:34from fullback. You need Martyn Thomas hitting the line more often
0:23:34 > 0:23:42because he has such great pace. You need to involve him and give the
0:23:42 > 0:23:50wingers extra space. Make the defence think. Wayne Evans did not
0:23:50 > 0:24:00want to pass on a dodgy ball. There were plenty of Scarlets defenders
0:24:00 > 0:24:03
0:24:03 > 0:24:13on the far side and there is a penalty come in. -- coming.
0:24:13 > 0:24:21
0:24:21 > 0:24:31nine offside. Rhodri Williams Court on offside. -- caught offside.
0:24:31 > 0:24:31
0:24:31 > 0:25:20Apology for the loss of subtitles for 62 seconds
0:25:20 > 0:25:25are no points so far but plenty of endeavour from both teams. Defences
0:25:25 > 0:25:32are clearly on top and there is nobody committing to the rucks.
0:25:32 > 0:25:37They how well -- they will have to change their tactics a bit. Robert
0:25:37 > 0:25:47Sidoli lost it and this is a chance for a counter attack. But plenty of
0:25:47 > 0:25:50
0:25:50 > 0:25:55Defence out wide for the Dragons. Phil John. Good work from the props
0:25:55 > 0:26:00and a bit of space. Back inside his Dan Newton. This is a definite
0:26:01 > 0:26:05chance. Jonathan Edwards rounds it off! Excellent counter-attack from
0:26:05 > 0:26:13the Scarlets. Even though the defences have been on top, they
0:26:13 > 0:26:19have been broken. Good try. That is a very good try. Good support play
0:26:20 > 0:26:27and will finish off. Numbers outside. Andy Fenby draws Tonderai
0:26:27 > 0:26:34Chavhanga or. The inside ball and what a lovely try. Great hands by
0:26:34 > 0:26:41the forwards. The to prop forwards involved. Andy Fenby to Gareth
0:26:41 > 0:26:45Maule and Dan Newton with a lovely pass to set up the try. Two lovely
0:26:45 > 0:26:53pass is in midfield by the two props and the pass from Andy Fenby
0:26:53 > 0:27:03was top notch. It gave Gareth Maule some space and from there morning,
0:27:03 > 0:27:30
0:27:30 > 0:27:36the support and the passing was an excellent conversion and the try
0:27:37 > 0:27:40becomes worth seven points. Let's go down the Phil Steele.
0:27:40 > 0:27:44Dragons have missed a penalty and conceded a try. What we do for
0:27:44 > 0:27:50their morale? They will be disappointed. They are looking a
0:27:50 > 0:27:54bit nervous. Both sides are trying to run the ball but when you have
0:27:54 > 0:27:58been losing games, you need a bit of consistency and you need to put
0:27:58 > 0:28:07pressure on the opposition. It was a good turnover and a good try but
0:28:07 > 0:28:10they Dragons need to get a foot in this game. The Scarlets messed up
0:28:10 > 0:28:20the restart and the Dragons pinched it but Phil John has pinched it
0:28:20 > 0:28:23
0:28:23 > 0:28:33back. Martyn Thomas has plenty of time. Toby Faletau was caught by
0:28:33 > 0:28:33
0:28:33 > 0:28:43surprise and Josh Turnbull was there. Ken Owens. He is on his own.
0:28:43 > 0:28:43
0:28:43 > 0:28:52That was great play by Gavin Thomas but he was unlucky. Now what is the
0:28:52 > 0:28:58Dragons with the counter-attack. That is so unlucky. That was deemed
0:28:58 > 0:29:04as they tackle but Dominic they would say that was a loose ball.
0:29:04 > 0:29:14Neil Henessy does not agree. If he stays on his feet, that is Jason
0:29:14 > 0:29:24Tovey with the intercept, a great tackle by the second Row. The
0:29:24 > 0:29:29referee said he did not stay on his feet. It is such a tough call. But
0:29:29 > 0:29:38the referee has been Clear, stay on your feet. You must know Cup --
0:29:38 > 0:29:44must not go to ground in that area. He did died on it. The tackle area
0:29:44 > 0:29:50is so difficult to referee. Jason Tovey played it back and took his
0:29:50 > 0:29:54and offered so was the tackle the? Yes. He was up on his feet. They
0:29:54 > 0:29:58are such marginal decisions. Even the players don't know what the
0:29:58 > 0:30:04referee is going to give because it's just different interpretation.
0:30:04 > 0:30:11As long as he is clear and concise, that is crucial and is consistent,
0:30:11 > 0:30:21so everyone knows. Top marks for Dominic Day for his effort.
0:30:21 > 0:30:22
0:30:22 > 0:30:30game has opened up a bit and it is very entertaining. It is a turnover
0:30:30 > 0:30:33again but if we stop it there, you can see the overlap. There are a
0:30:33 > 0:30:40few Dragons forwards there as well so the Llanelli Scarlets forwards
0:30:40 > 0:30:44do very well and tie the forwards in and the quick backs get inside.
0:30:44 > 0:30:50Dan Newton inside and good support from Jonathan Edwards. That is a
0:30:50 > 0:30:55lovely try from the turnover. It just shows clever thinking from the
0:30:55 > 0:31:03forwards. If you have the extra number, the forwards are capable of
0:31:03 > 0:31:13creating space. An early pressure again. It is absolutely ridiculous.
0:31:13 > 0:31:46
0:31:46 > 0:31:50The touch judge has seen it. Let's see what we has got to say.
0:31:50 > 0:31:55had players in front of me so I couldn't see. I've got a red high
0:31:55 > 0:31:59tackle. It is just high. The arm was up. Number?
0:31:59 > 0:32:09I didn't get a number. Just a penalty?
0:32:09 > 0:32:25
0:32:25 > 0:32:31tackle. It is appear. Just a that is high. That's not high at
0:32:31 > 0:32:36all. It is across the chest. It looked worse.
0:32:37 > 0:32:40That is not a penalty. I'm sure Scott group -- Scott Gibbs would
0:32:40 > 0:32:46agree with me. I've seen him do higher than that.
0:32:46 > 0:32:53That is never high. It hits his chest and the ball. It looked worse
0:32:53 > 0:33:01because his head rocked back. That is never a penalty and the
0:33:01 > 0:33:04assistant referee got that wrong. Not straight. It is a stop and
0:33:04 > 0:33:10start again. We've had 10 minutes of a very entertaining rugby but
0:33:10 > 0:33:20the scrums and line-outs have stopped the flow of the game. Easy,
0:33:20 > 0:33:41
0:33:41 > 0:33:46end. A obstruction. Six read.
0:33:46 > 0:33:56Josh Turnbull protecting the ball carrier, Kieran Murphy, and doing
0:33:56 > 0:34:22
0:34:22 > 0:34:27the two teams going into this one. The Dragons with no wins and a draw
0:34:27 > 0:34:33in their last five in the league. Four wins and a draw in the last
0:34:33 > 0:34:43Six for the Scarlets. The Dragons have got their first points from
0:34:43 > 0:35:07
0:35:08 > 0:35:11side of the pitch for him. Lovely, have the weight advantage. It is a
0:35:11 > 0:35:15second string Scarlets pack, are they in front?
0:35:15 > 0:35:18I think there is pretty much parity. Going into the game, he would have
0:35:18 > 0:35:24thought the Dragons would go for them and they have got away with it
0:35:24 > 0:35:30so far. They have done well. What about the hookers so far?
0:35:30 > 0:35:37It has been pretty much the same with that. It is pretty much parity
0:35:37 > 0:35:47on that front. Up to half way, the Dragons. Good
0:35:47 > 0:35:57
0:35:57 > 0:36:02Tonderai Chavhanga -- Viliame Iongi is heading the far touchline.
0:36:03 > 0:36:11I think that might have been touched. Touched in flight. What a
0:36:11 > 0:36:15bit of luck for the Scarlets. A real bonus for the Scarlets.
0:36:15 > 0:36:20This is a very good steal. You don't see Dan Lydiate lose the ball
0:36:20 > 0:36:28often. Ken Owens and space. Was it touched in flight? It must have
0:36:29 > 0:36:38been the fingertips. Another good attacking opportunity
0:36:39 > 0:36:41
0:36:41 > 0:36:44for the Scarlets. That's Sione Timani down at the front. Ideally
0:36:44 > 0:36:51they would have wanted to stay on their feet and ideally they would
0:36:51 > 0:36:58have wanted to have held on to the ball. Knock on. Disappointing.
0:36:58 > 0:37:04Three handling errors in the red zone by the Scarlets. Again, I
0:37:04 > 0:37:08think, possession and territory that the Dragons have had, you just
0:37:08 > 0:37:14feel the back row have made great strides in defence and then you
0:37:15 > 0:37:20need a slipped pass so the back three I can get into this game. At
0:37:20 > 0:37:24the moment, not a lot of ball. Martyn Thomas isn't involving
0:37:24 > 0:37:28himself. He has such pace and balance when he runs, Martyn Thomas,
0:37:28 > 0:37:36I would like to see him with the ball a bit more. This is a try.
0:37:36 > 0:37:45Just watch. Two props. Take and give. Inside ball. No selfish play,
0:37:45 > 0:37:50just very good play by Jonathan Edwards try. They have said before
0:37:50 > 0:37:55that they are not clinical enough and I think that is the difference.
0:37:55 > 0:37:58They've got enough ball, enough endeavour, they just need that
0:37:58 > 0:38:03creative element to finish things off.
0:38:03 > 0:38:13There is another chance to see the Sports Review of the year
0:38:13 > 0:38:27
0:38:27 > 0:38:34immediately after this programme on last of the Christmas Derby's is on
0:38:34 > 0:38:44this New Year and Dragons against Ospreys into the new year here on
0:38:44 > 0:38:46
0:38:46 > 0:38:49scrum five next weekend. -- hereon Scrum V Live next weekend. Cannot
0:38:49 > 0:38:54the Scarlets forwards control it this time? Popped down by Dominic
0:38:54 > 0:39:02Day. It is in at the space. It might work for alleged Thomas.
0:39:02 > 0:39:08Totally unexpectedly. That was well played on the floor.
0:39:08 > 0:39:12He misled the play but he got the ball.
0:39:12 > 0:39:19Sione Timani is up ended but he presents the ball. The rain is
0:39:19 > 0:39:29coming down heavier. Williams looks towards the Blindside. Nice
0:39:29 > 0:39:41
0:39:41 > 0:39:50Nobody is quite sure what is going on. It is Adam Jones that brings it
0:39:50 > 0:40:00away. Unlucky. Unlucky. Very scrappy but
0:40:00 > 0:40:01
0:40:01 > 0:40:05very entertaining. Both sides are trying to play a bit of football.
0:40:05 > 0:40:11He is a great runner but unfortunately the ball spilled from
0:40:11 > 0:40:18his grasp. Adam Jones is 32 in a fortnight but
0:40:18 > 0:40:23he is having a new lease of light - - lease of life this season. Only a
0:40:23 > 0:40:32couple of players have played more than him in the Magners League, the
0:40:32 > 0:40:39Celtic League, the Pro12, whichever incantation they have been in. The
0:40:39 > 0:40:44good base, again, for them to work from. That could have been danger.
0:40:44 > 0:40:50A little bit too much on it. Viliame Iongi was chasing it. It is
0:40:50 > 0:41:00good to see a solid scrum and then getting up on the right-hand side.
0:41:00 > 0:41:00
0:41:01 > 0:41:10There was an overlap there, wasn't -- wasn't there. That could have
0:41:11 > 0:41:19
0:41:19 > 0:41:29been alarm bells for the Dragons Tovey but only as far as Viliame
0:41:29 > 0:41:31
0:41:31 > 0:41:35Iongi. He scored a try against Ulster. Again, almost an
0:41:35 > 0:41:45interception. The Scarlets are living dangerously with those
0:41:45 > 0:41:46
0:41:46 > 0:41:50passes. Ken Owens set it up. Jonathan Edwards and trying to put
0:41:50 > 0:42:00the other players in some space put Gavin Thomas and Rob Sidoli waiting
0:42:00 > 0:42:05
0:42:06 > 0:42:15for him. It was a planned move. It was a short ball to Warren.
0:42:16 > 0:42:24
0:42:24 > 0:42:28Great change of angle but it was have seen from both teams this
0:42:28 > 0:42:38evening. A little bit of enterprise. They want to play rugby and it
0:42:38 > 0:42:38
0:42:38 > 0:43:53Apology for the loss of subtitles for 62 seconds
0:43:53 > 0:44:03always -- it hasn't always come off. Jason Tovey's solitary penalty for
0:44:03 > 0:44:19
0:44:19 > 0:44:23one. He snapped it a bit too quick.
0:44:23 > 0:44:27Nigel Davies, much was said about your selection. They are to be
0:44:27 > 0:44:31proud? It is not a weak side. The boys are
0:44:31 > 0:44:36showing we have a strong squad. It is a tough game. It is always tough
0:44:36 > 0:44:42when you come here. We are playing in the right areas but we need to
0:44:42 > 0:44:46be clinical. How pleased are you upfront?
0:44:46 > 0:44:50Our squad is very strong at the moment and our boys are showing
0:44:50 > 0:45:00that. Good pressure on Toby Faletau From
0:45:00 > 0:45:03
0:45:03 > 0:45:07behind these colours defence. He slips a couple of times as he gets
0:45:08 > 0:45:14there to cover but he is in trouble. Support arrives from a Jonathan
0:45:14 > 0:45:19Edwards. Not in time, though. The ball not released. They are taking
0:45:19 > 0:45:29it quickly. Not 10, there we go. Wayne Evans,
0:45:29 > 0:45:34Gavin Thomas. There are men on the outside but they take it inside.
0:45:34 > 0:45:39If they give the long ball, Tonderai Chavhanga is in.
0:45:39 > 0:45:4510 metres, please. Back for another penalty. Half a
0:45:45 > 0:45:49chance for the Dragons. Jason Tovey is down injured, will they go for
0:45:49 > 0:45:54goal or not? Here we are, the ball comes wide and they should have
0:45:54 > 0:46:04gone wide. Tonderai Chavhanga is on the outside. It is three against
0:46:04 > 0:46:07
0:46:07 > 0:46:12treatment. What have you seen, Jonathan?
0:46:12 > 0:46:18If we roll later on from the scrum. Stop it there. He goes for this guy
0:46:18 > 0:46:22first of all. If you run it on again, just watch. There are two
0:46:22 > 0:46:27players. All they have to do is keep their depth and there is an
0:46:27 > 0:46:36overlap there. From a good scrum, that is what you can achieve.
0:46:36 > 0:46:46Create the overlap, very your depth and that could work.
0:46:46 > 0:47:01
0:47:01 > 0:47:09Ended up with the kick rather than Dragons where they are now. Jason
0:47:09 > 0:47:19Tovey spotting the space. Another stumble and then the pressure was
0:47:19 > 0:47:24
0:47:24 > 0:47:30really on. couple of free kicks from the
0:47:30 > 0:47:36scrums. Phil John's shoulders is below his hips and you want the
0:47:36 > 0:47:42hips below the shoulders. Because he has not a good balance, he goes
0:47:42 > 0:47:50early. Same with the Dragons year. The scrum engages too early and the
0:47:50 > 0:48:00referee gives a free kick. That is the reason for the free kicks.
0:48:00 > 0:48:00
0:48:00 > 0:48:05is one of the mysteries of the scrum explained. Unfortunately for
0:48:06 > 0:48:14the Dragons, Jason Tovey is receiving treatment Sole it is
0:48:14 > 0:48:20Lewis Robling who has taken over the kicking duties. Unfortunately
0:48:20 > 0:48:30for him, and disappointingly for the Dragons, he pursued it wide.
0:48:30 > 0:48:31
0:48:31 > 0:48:35That is a bad miss. His head was not over the ball. That is the
0:48:35 > 0:48:45reaction of the crowd. You don't get many opportunities in these
0:48:45 > 0:48:55local derbies and you have to take them. A nice take by Tonderai
0:48:55 > 0:48:55
0:48:55 > 0:49:05Chavhanga. Lewis Robling trying to make up for the missed kicks. Jason
0:49:05 > 0:49:11
0:49:11 > 0:49:18Tovey to Adam Hughes. Jason Tovey is still struggling. Lovely work by
0:49:18 > 0:49:24Aled Brew. Toby Faletau has Tonderai Chavhanga on the outside.
0:49:24 > 0:49:29The half chances are not been taken. Just that little bit of composure.
0:49:29 > 0:49:37Aled Brew creates the overlap. He gets the ball away. A lovely pass
0:49:37 > 0:49:43by Lewis Robling. That is a poor pass by Toby Faletau. In and out
0:49:43 > 0:49:47and a lovely offload from Aled Brew. Lewis Robling get behind the
0:49:47 > 0:49:54defence but a poor pass by Toby Faletau. He will not be happy with
0:49:55 > 0:50:04that. If that had been in the bread basket, they would have been home.
0:50:05 > 0:50:20
0:50:20 > 0:50:30There was cover coming across but Scarlets away from the the danger
0:50:30 > 0:50:34
0:50:34 > 0:50:39zone as half-time approaches. Rhodri Williams relieves the
0:50:39 > 0:50:48pressure for a moment. Tonderai Chavhanga has it but he has been
0:50:48 > 0:50:55bundled over out of touch. It was a very good kick. The Scarlets now
0:50:55 > 0:51:05have the throw-in as well. It was a nicely weighted kick by Rhodri
0:51:05 > 0:51:11
0:51:11 > 0:51:21Williams. A bit more distance on that kick. That will do nicely from
0:51:21 > 0:51:23
0:51:23 > 0:51:27it Martyn Williams. -- Martyn Thomas. That ball was touched in
0:51:27 > 0:51:37flight and it will be Scarlets throw-in. They will have one more
0:51:37 > 0:51:40
0:51:40 > 0:51:50chance to attack. It was very lucky but it was touch in flight. --
0:51:50 > 0:51:52
0:51:52 > 0:52:02touched in flight. Here come up the Scarlets with their last effort in
0:52:02 > 0:52:14
0:52:14 > 0:52:24the first half. Sione Timani gets over the game line. Josh Turnbull.
0:52:24 > 0:52:26
0:52:26 > 0:52:30Holding on. He was isolated. Tap and go. Try and get into the danger
0:52:30 > 0:52:37zone and maybe get three points. There is no time to go for the
0:52:37 > 0:52:46line-out. They have to keep the ball in the playing area. Good fit
0:52:46 > 0:52:52again by Toby Faletau. He always gets over the game line. A nice
0:52:53 > 0:53:02ball to Tonderai Chavhanga. They are within kicking distance now and
0:53:03 > 0:53:08
0:53:08 > 0:53:18that is just what they wanted. If this is a yellow card and it is, it
0:53:18 > 0:53:28is disaster as far as the Scarlets are concerned. A good overlap. The
0:53:28 > 0:53:30
0:53:30 > 0:53:40number it goes in and is blocking off. -- number 8. Here we go. He
0:53:40 > 0:53:40
0:53:40 > 0:53:50gets a right Hook from Wayne Evans as well. This will be interesting.
0:53:50 > 0:53:51
0:53:51 > 0:53:57That is Kieran Murphy off to the changing room. This is an
0:53:57 > 0:54:04interesting kick for Jason Tovey because the standing leg needs to
0:54:04 > 0:54:10be strong and that is where he is injured. Jason Tovey puts it safely
0:54:10 > 0:54:15through. I don't think he will be out in the second half the way he
0:54:16 > 0:54:20is walking off. It was an important kick from Jason Tovey because after
0:54:20 > 0:54:26missing a few kicks earlier, that second one puts the Dragons back
0:54:26 > 0:54:29within a point. Jonathan Edwards with the only try. A lot of half-
0:54:29 > 0:54:39chances and endeavour and everything to play for in the
0:54:39 > 0:54:41
0:54:41 > 0:54:46How crucial could that yellow card be? It is massive. There will be so
0:54:46 > 0:54:49disappointed they gave that the way. They sped up the game when they did
0:54:49 > 0:54:55not need to. To get that yellow card right and half-time will be
0:54:55 > 0:55:05disappointing for them. The Dragons lawn conference. They have missed a
0:55:05 > 0:55:10few kicks and Mr two scoring passes. -- and missed two scoring passes.
0:55:10 > 0:55:17think the Scarlets have had most of the territory but they're not being
0:55:17 > 0:55:23clinical. Errors are being made by both sides but it was a shame that
0:55:23 > 0:55:33Jason Tovey got the injury before that kick before last because he
0:55:33 > 0:55:34
0:55:34 > 0:55:41The Dragons ran out in front of a vocal home crowd knowing they were
0:55:41 > 0:55:46desperate for a win. The first gap appeared after wonderful handling
0:55:46 > 0:55:50from of the props and the three- quarter line. Jonathan Edwards
0:55:50 > 0:55:58crossed for the try. Jason Tovey kept the home side in the hunt with
0:55:58 > 0:56:05this penalty. There was a late chance to steal the lead on half-
0:56:05 > 0:56:09time but the final pass went astray. Momentum has swung the Dragons way
0:56:09 > 0:56:19following a yellow card for Kieran Murphy and thus penalty from Jason
0:56:19 > 0:56:26
0:56:26 > 0:56:34Nigel Davies will be the happier of the two coaches but a bit of drama
0:56:34 > 0:56:40at the end. Darren Edwards, the Dragons coach, will be happy with
0:56:40 > 0:56:49that. The Dragons need a huge second half to get back into this
0:56:49 > 0:56:54game but they have the extra man. Both sides are lacking confidence
0:56:54 > 0:57:01in their depth and width. I am sure they will correct that in the
0:57:01 > 0:57:04second half. The weather conditions have improved but when you are
0:57:04 > 0:57:10lacking confidence, as soon as an error is committed, your heads drop.
0:57:10 > 0:57:16They need to pick themselves up, the Dragons. Toby Faletau one Dan
0:57:16 > 0:57:22Lydiate the big second heart. Davies is in our analysis trek.
0:57:22 > 0:57:27There have been good attacks from scrums. Let's look at how the
0:57:28 > 0:57:32Dragons cross the gain-line from a scrum. They get a good scrum and
0:57:32 > 0:57:36Jason Tovey with a bit of a pass to Martyn Thomas who hits a great line.
0:57:36 > 0:57:40When you go wide, it is how you manage the ball in the wide areas.
0:57:40 > 0:57:47Great body positions by the Dragons to allow Adam Jones to come around
0:57:47 > 0:57:55the corner. The Dragons keep recycling the ball and go for it.
0:57:55 > 0:58:02Lloyd Burns was again. A little snipe and they just keep taking it
0:58:02 > 0:58:11forward. They keep going forward and the Scarlets have not really
0:58:11 > 0:58:17recovered their defensive structure from the game line bust the Dragons
0:58:17 > 0:58:27made. There were few opportunities in that first half but only the one
0:58:27 > 0:58:33try and the Scarlets to did very well. They did. It extenuated -- it
0:58:33 > 0:58:40was extenuated by Phil John and Deacon Manu and the peripheral
0:58:40 > 0:58:45vision. Jonathan Edwards capitalised on a great break.
0:58:45 > 0:58:49That's how clinical the good sides are. For the draggers, three missed
0:58:49 > 0:58:56opportunity at goal and that one missed opportunity by Tonderai
0:58:56 > 0:59:03Chavhanga after a poor pass. But it is 15 ins 14 in the second half and
0:59:03 > 0:59:09they have some hope. There will be some banter over those hands from
0:59:09 > 0:59:13the front row union. It is great to see those guys involved because
0:59:13 > 0:59:19their principal jobs are to be a nuisance around the field but it
0:59:19 > 0:59:24could for them. As a competition, we'll have to see skilful play and
0:59:24 > 0:59:34when it's by the front row, we all applauded. Let's remind ourselves
0:59:34 > 1:00:01
1:00:01 > 1:00:08oz the results of this busy Ulster are currently leading
1:00:08 > 1:00:18Munster 20-10 tonight. The second half as coming up shortly and there
1:00:18 > 1:00:32
1:00:32 > 1:00:36is plenty more rugby on BBC Wales All the referees have been told, if
1:00:36 > 1:00:43anybody is above, they have to be sent off which I think it's
1:00:44 > 1:00:50ridiculous. The referee of his experience, class and ability,
1:00:50 > 1:00:55should have the scope to make that decision by himself.
1:00:55 > 1:01:05The festive Derby's continue on New year's Day with the Ospreys against
1:01:05 > 1:01:08the Blues. On Sunday, we have highlights and an excuse of India
1:01:08 > 1:01:13will with a Shaun Edwards. We're back at Rodney Parade next week for
1:01:13 > 1:01:17the Dragons against the Ospreys. There is another chance to see a
1:01:17 > 1:01:26full review of the Welsh sporting year following this year on BBC Two
1:01:26 > 1:01:34Wales. There is 365 days in the er, that is 8760 hours, more than half-
1:01:34 > 1:01:38a-million minutes Andover 31 million seconds. But it takes just
1:01:38 > 1:01:47one second to score a goal, one second to break into the history
1:01:47 > 1:01:52books, one second to break a rule, to break hearts, one second to work
1:01:52 > 1:01:59your opponent, one second to break a record, one moment, one chance,
1:01:59 > 1:02:04one second. But great athletes don't count the seconds, they make
1:02:04 > 1:02:14the second count. That is the difference.
1:02:14 > 1:02:18Make sure you stay tuned for that on BBC Two Wales at 9pm.
1:02:18 > 1:02:21Last week, Scott Johnson criticised referee Nigel Owens over his
1:02:21 > 1:02:25comments on Twitter and he announced this week that he was
1:02:25 > 1:02:30leaving the Ospreys at the end of the season.
1:02:30 > 1:02:34Scott Johnson is one of the most recognisable characters was rugby.
1:02:34 > 1:02:40He arrived in Wales has skills coach as part of the Graham Henry
1:02:40 > 1:02:47Europe. He was assistant coach with Steve Hansen and right -- Mike
1:02:47 > 1:02:51Ruddock. He was given credit for Wales' attractive style of prey --
1:02:51 > 1:02:58play in the grand slam. He stayed in charge of Wales for three games
1:02:58 > 1:03:03as caretaker coach after the shock departure of Mike Ruddock. Later
1:03:03 > 1:03:08that year, he returned to Australia to join John Connolly in the
1:03:08 > 1:03:11Australian National coaching set-up but in 2008 he became the USA coach
1:03:11 > 1:03:18but left the following year to return to Wales and become Ospreys
1:03:18 > 1:03:20coaching director. The Ospreys won the Magners League Grand Final and
1:03:20 > 1:03:28the Scott Johnson but never made it Pat the splash past the quarter-
1:03:28 > 1:03:38finals of the Heineken Cup. He has announced that he is leaving the
1:03:38 > 1:03:42Ospreys at the end of the season to What do you think the Ospreys
1:03:42 > 1:03:45should do next? I think they might promote from
1:03:45 > 1:03:50within but given the austerity measures Welsh rugby is going
1:03:50 > 1:03:56through at the moment, the job well just remain open until matters
1:03:56 > 1:04:00improve. For the Ospreys, there is plenty of talent there and a cast
1:04:00 > 1:04:04of thousands from a coaching perspective so they haven't got a
1:04:04 > 1:04:09problem. You need to cut fat from the overhead.
1:04:09 > 1:04:14A cast of thousands, as you said. It has been suggested they might do
1:04:14 > 1:04:17away with the title altogether. I wouldn't be surprised. He has
1:04:17 > 1:04:24fulfilled a role within the organisation in creating structures
1:04:24 > 1:04:28so they will be happy for succession. I just don't think they
1:04:28 > 1:04:32will have the financial wherewithal to find a replacement.
1:04:32 > 1:04:37Phil Davies, they have had an overseas coach at the Ospreys, is
1:04:37 > 1:04:41it time for a Welshman? He firstly have to recognise what
1:04:41 > 1:04:48Scott Johnson has brought to Welsh rugby, not just the Ospreys but
1:04:48 > 1:04:53what he has done for Wales over the past six years. There are capable
1:04:53 > 1:04:56coaches there and I hope, anyway, that they do recognise the
1:04:56 > 1:05:01capabilities they already have there and maybe they will promote
1:05:01 > 1:05:07from within rather than look for somebody with a big reputation to
1:05:07 > 1:05:11come in. A final word on this with Phil
1:05:11 > 1:05:16Steel and Ian Gough. You played under Scott Johnson.
1:05:16 > 1:05:21What is he like as a player? He is a charismatic broke and full
1:05:21 > 1:05:25of quips. It is quite hard to keep up with him but he has brought a
1:05:25 > 1:05:28lot to our organisation and how we think about the game. Sorry to see
1:05:28 > 1:05:34him go but I wish him all the best in his new endeavours.
1:05:34 > 1:05:38What is your favourite quip? It gets lost in translation. He is
1:05:38 > 1:05:42Australian and I'm from went. Common sense is not very common, he
1:05:42 > 1:05:47said that to me once. What about the second half the Dragons with
1:05:47 > 1:05:51the wind and rain? A great try by the Scarlets against
1:05:51 > 1:05:54the run of play. The sin bin incident could be crucial. The
1:05:54 > 1:05:58Dragons must get the crowd behind them and get some superiority in
1:05:58 > 1:06:08the game. I have been in the Dragons changing room. Jason Tovey
1:06:08 > 1:06:09
1:06:09 > 1:06:19will not be out for the second half. Lewis Robling is going to turn and
1:06:19 > 1:06:50
1:06:51 > 1:07:00# Start wearing purple for the next 10 minutes but they
1:07:01 > 1:07:02
1:07:02 > 1:07:09have had an enforced change which means there is a replacement in the
1:07:09 > 1:07:17centre. That will give them direction. Andy
1:07:17 > 1:07:23Tuilagi. Nobody wanted it but Aled Brew took
1:07:23 > 1:07:31on responsibility in the end. He does very well to get out of
1:07:31 > 1:07:40that pickle. They need to make first extra man
1:07:40 > 1:07:44advantage count. First penalty. There we go. 26 seconds, look, for
1:07:45 > 1:07:50the first penalty. That is great, isn't it?
1:07:50 > 1:07:54Five red, purple nine deliberately of the ball.
1:07:54 > 1:08:04Recommendation? Penalty.
1:08:04 > 1:08:05
1:08:05 > 1:08:08Read five? Severe warning. Watch out, boys!
1:08:08 > 1:08:18You have taken up the man out of the ball. It is just a penalty this
1:08:18 > 1:08:43
1:08:43 > 1:08:53time. I tell you what, he is warning? What is going on here?
1:08:53 > 1:08:56
1:08:56 > 1:09:05They are having a laugh! He only son. Anymore pushing and you will
1:09:05 > 1:09:09be of! As we said, they've got to keep their composure, now. The
1:09:09 > 1:09:16Dragons have an extra man. Go through the phases and make the
1:09:16 > 1:09:26most of the extra man. The Dragons approach the Scarlets
1:09:26 > 1:09:42
1:09:42 > 1:09:48There is no fullback at home. And again. Another handling error.
1:09:48 > 1:09:58There are too many handling errors and turnovers. Both sides losing
1:09:58 > 1:10:06
1:10:06 > 1:10:11fullback can be the vision. On numerous occasions, with the
1:10:11 > 1:10:18forwards isolated, you just need Martyn Thomas to say, I will have
1:10:18 > 1:10:22it, I'll take it on, and have a go at these forwards.
1:10:22 > 1:10:32Gareth Maule has added his weight to the flank to try and shore up
1:10:32 > 1:10:35
1:10:35 > 1:10:45the Scarlets scrum. Back 10. Purple one, bind.
1:10:45 > 1:11:18
1:11:18 > 1:11:24Sione Timani is at the corner with Josh Turnbull.
1:11:24 > 1:11:34They need to keep the ball in hand for these 10 minutes. Very good.
1:11:34 > 1:11:34
1:11:34 > 1:11:44That is what they have to do. Take it up the middle. That got them 20
1:11:44 > 1:12:12
1:12:12 > 1:12:18he is, in the end, involved because before what wanted an extra man.
1:12:18 > 1:12:25They were 18 stone down. They lost a man to the sin bin.
1:12:25 > 1:12:33If he brings his hand up, it is not an issue. That has given him the
1:12:34 > 1:12:43time to appear on the flank. I wouldn't expect too much wit from
1:12:44 > 1:13:20
1:13:21 > 1:13:26it. -- width from it. Beautifully for that exact kick. Lewis Robling
1:13:26 > 1:13:30has to play it. Phil Steel. I'm with Darren Edwards, Dragons
1:13:30 > 1:13:34coach. It is quite difficult for us at the
1:13:34 > 1:13:36moment. We are getting pinned back. We are trying to be brave and
1:13:36 > 1:13:40hopefully we can get something from the pressure.
1:13:40 > 1:13:44A lot of responsibility on Lewis Robling at 10?
1:13:44 > 1:13:48It will be difficult. I think he will be fine. He is a good player
1:13:48 > 1:13:52and I am quite happy with his playing.
1:13:52 > 1:14:02Any news on Jason Tovey? He has injured his knee and a not
1:14:02 > 1:14:17
1:14:18 > 1:14:22sure about that at the moment. killing the clock, aren't they?
1:14:22 > 1:14:27They have another three minutes to Then Kieran Murphy will be back on
1:14:27 > 1:14:32the field. Good angle. They need to create
1:14:32 > 1:14:39quicker ball, that is the key. Up come as the Dragons defence
1:14:39 > 1:14:45again. Good off lowered by a Gareth Maule. That is excellent defence by
1:14:45 > 1:14:50the Dragons. Pressure defending. That forced them back time and
1:14:50 > 1:14:54again. Trying to play a little bit too
1:14:54 > 1:14:59much football there. The ball is slow. Trying to keep the ball in
1:14:59 > 1:15:09hand is fair enough but when slow defences are up tight, you have got
1:15:09 > 1:15:17
1:15:17 > 1:15:22Tuilagi gets him. His Adam Hughes of his feet? It is very, very
1:15:22 > 1:15:32difficult. Phil Price has come on for Nathan
1:15:32 > 1:15:33
1:15:33 > 1:15:41Williams. Dan Lydiate has gone off and Lewis Evans is wearing 20.
1:15:41 > 1:15:51Dan Lydiate is a blood replacement. Let us see what they try and do in
1:15:51 > 1:16:25
1:16:25 > 1:16:31The pressure is still very much on Robling, bounces off the tackle. He
1:16:31 > 1:16:35almost brings the referee down. That is unlucky for the Dragons. I
1:16:35 > 1:16:42thought it came off the referee's foot.
1:16:42 > 1:16:52I thought that as well. They were very unlucky there. Polo-playing
1:16:52 > 1:17:17
1:17:17 > 1:17:22bounced. -- Lewis Robling. They you have to use Andy Tuilagi as
1:17:22 > 1:17:32well. I still think Martyn Thomas need to get involved a bit more as
1:17:32 > 1:17:32
1:17:32 > 1:17:36well. The Scarlets have survived so far with 14 men. One more set of
1:17:36 > 1:17:46plays and Kieran Murphy will be back on the field and he will be
1:17:46 > 1:17:48
1:17:48 > 1:17:51joined by quite a two substitutes. There are five ready to come on.
1:17:51 > 1:17:59Jonathan Edwards put Rhodri Williams under pressure but he got
1:17:59 > 1:18:07out of it well. Martyn Thomas looks for the counter-attack. A loose
1:18:07 > 1:18:13pass. You mentioned composure earlier and that is what the
1:18:13 > 1:18:17Dragons have not shown that he phases. That is right, composure.
1:18:17 > 1:18:24Darren Edwards has been saying it all the time. Here come the
1:18:25 > 1:18:30substitutes. The Dragons brought them six replacements at the same
1:18:30 > 1:18:40time against the Blues. It is five for the Scarlets tonight. They are
1:18:40 > 1:18:42
1:18:42 > 1:18:52all familiar faces anyway. Iestyn Thomas, George North, Richie Pugh
1:18:52 > 1:18:54
1:18:54 > 1:19:04and the other one is Gareth Davies. Kieran Murphy is restored to number
1:19:04 > 1:19:09
1:19:09 > 1:19:198. A very flat pass. A good angle from Ken Owens and determined
1:19:19 > 1:19:21
1:19:21 > 1:19:31running from the Scarlets hooker. Deacon Manu. It was dropped by
1:19:31 > 1:19:36
1:19:36 > 1:19:40Dominic Day. Nobody can keep their hands on it at the moment. The
1:19:40 > 1:19:50frustrations of the crowd are self- evident. Very untidy passage of
1:19:50 > 1:19:56
1:19:56 > 1:20:05play. He is dragged of anyway and does not stay on his feet. Jonathan
1:20:05 > 1:20:10Edwards was holding on as he went for the Jackal. No shape to the
1:20:10 > 1:20:19game in the opening 10 minutes of the second half. With 15 aside
1:20:20 > 1:20:24restored, maybe it will get better. Once they get into good territorial
1:20:24 > 1:20:33position, they knock the ball on. Most sides are guilty of it. The
1:20:33 > 1:20:43biggest frustration is for the coaches. Lewis Robling to Andy
1:20:43 > 1:20:53
1:20:53 > 1:21:02Tuilagi. He is very strong. Lloyd Burns has lost the ball in contact.
1:21:02 > 1:21:12Gareth Maule pushes the Dragons Back but Aled Brew keeps it alive.
1:21:12 > 1:21:23
1:21:23 > 1:21:29Martyn Thomas sends them back to halfway. Gareth Davies. This is a
1:21:29 > 1:21:39chance. George North is behind Gareth Maule, looking for the
1:21:39 > 1:21:48
1:21:48 > 1:21:51offload. Another penalty. They have got the penalty. It is the battle
1:21:51 > 1:22:00of the two number sevens. Gavin Thomas dragging in Jonathan Edwards
1:22:00 > 1:22:06on that occasion. 20 penalties now. Do they go for goal or not? The
1:22:06 > 1:22:16Dragons do not look like scoring a try at the moment. They are going
1:22:16 > 1:22:29
1:22:29 > 1:22:39for the try. That is Gavin Thomas slowing it down a little bit.
1:22:39 > 1:22:48
1:22:48 > 1:22:58game a needs something to spark it at the moment. Sione Timani. Gareth
1:22:58 > 1:22:58
1:22:59 > 1:23:04Davies. Tonderai Chavhanga was flying up at Aled Thomas. George
1:23:04 > 1:23:14North tries to get the goose step going. Aled Thomas is back up on
1:23:14 > 1:23:40
1:23:40 > 1:23:50his feet. Is that counter rucking or not? Did Gavin Thomas loses Bath
1:23:50 > 1:23:50
1:23:50 > 1:23:55-- balance as he went for it? -- A lose his balance. Let's go down the
1:23:55 > 1:23:58Phil Davies. The Dragons are keeping the ball for phases and
1:23:58 > 1:24:04lose it at the breakdown but the Scarlets are controlling the
1:24:05 > 1:24:14breakdown well. George North goes in to secure the ball. Ill
1:24:15 > 1:24:16
1:24:16 > 1:24:20discipline from the Dragons. Kieran Murphy controls the break down and
1:24:20 > 1:24:27get the penalty. They are staying on their feet and are not getting
1:24:27 > 1:24:31penalised. The Dragons and not staying on their feet. -- are not.
1:24:31 > 1:24:36George North was not meant to be in the squad this evening but Stephen
1:24:36 > 1:24:40Jones failed a late fitness test because of a back strain. Aled
1:24:40 > 1:24:50Thomas moved from the venture it at half and George North took his
1:24:50 > 1:25:22
1:25:22 > 1:25:32best of evenings for the kickers. So there is still just a point in
1:25:32 > 1:25:35
1:25:35 > 1:25:45it. I can't see exactly what the wind is doing down there but it is
1:25:45 > 1:26:19
1:26:19 > 1:26:26not helping the police kickers. -- and the Tuilagi comes in on a good
1:26:26 > 1:26:36angle. George North is hearing downfield. Wayne Evans did just
1:26:36 > 1:26:46enough. It is all happening now! was a great follow up by George
1:26:46 > 1:26:47
1:26:47 > 1:26:53North. It needs based bark, it needs something. Good tackle by
1:26:53 > 1:27:03George North and the chase by George North. Wayne Evans has not
1:27:03 > 1:27:04
1:27:04 > 1:27:14sure what's happening. He was very unlucky not to get to that. A very
1:27:14 > 1:27:16
1:27:16 > 1:27:26scrappy game. Dan Lydiate is back on the field. Dan Way comes him at
1:27:26 > 1:27:29
1:27:29 > 1:27:34tighthead. Nathan Buck has gone off. They have to put pressure on a
1:27:34 > 1:27:44Lewis Robling because he has not looked comfortable. It was a great
1:27:44 > 1:27:54kicker of. He kicked against the grain. It was a great kick but the
1:27:54 > 1:27:55
1:27:55 > 1:27:59opportunity of the charge down was there. The Dragons will be forced
1:28:00 > 1:28:05into another change. Adam Hughes is being helped off the field. Making
1:28:06 > 1:28:15his first league appearance of the season will be Will Harries.
1:28:16 > 1:28:20
1:28:20 > 1:28:30might add a bit of a spark. Aled Brew safely in a third. -- safely
1:28:30 > 1:28:31
1:28:31 > 1:28:41underneath it. Lloyd Burns. This game is still on a knife-edge.
1:28:41 > 1:28:42
1:28:42 > 1:28:46Lewis Robling looks for position. Good thinking by Aled Thomas. He
1:28:47 > 1:28:56put his foot back behind the line when the ball was still moving.
1:28:57 > 1:28:59
1:28:59 > 1:29:07That is the important bit. Where is Will Harries going to slot in?
1:29:07 > 1:29:11will be interesting. Aled Brew might go into the centre. They have
1:29:11 > 1:29:21Andy Tuilagi and Aled Brew in the centre now. They have turned take
1:29:21 > 1:29:27
1:29:27 > 1:29:37advantage of that physicality. This is all about position now and way
1:29:37 > 1:29:39
1:29:39 > 1:29:49you play this game. The discipline is not great. Wayne Evans hopes it
1:29:49 > 1:29:57
1:29:58 > 1:30:02over the top. Plenty of time to let it go dead. That crunching tackle
1:30:02 > 1:30:12was the last play for Sione Timani and Lou Reed comes on to replace
1:30:12 > 1:30:35
1:30:35 > 1:30:42Dragons. -- the scarlet. Andy Tuilagi. Gavin Thomas 2 Adam Jones.
1:30:42 > 1:30:52Richie Pugh got in there and stole the ball. This is a chance because
1:30:52 > 1:31:12
1:31:12 > 1:31:18there was a prop forward out there. Aled Brew. Now it is opening up a
1:31:18 > 1:31:24bit. That's what I want to see. A Martyn
1:31:24 > 1:31:32Thomas. He has taken back so he can't kick into touch. Now then,
1:31:32 > 1:31:42here we go. It doesn't sit up for him.
1:31:42 > 1:31:47He is isolated. There we are. Ball must be made payable
1:31:47 > 1:31:56immediately. The crowd enjoyed that one.
1:31:56 > 1:32:01Well, well. He is going to go for goal, maybe.
1:32:01 > 1:32:07Phil Price is in there, trying to win the ball.
1:32:07 > 1:32:13If we run it on from the turnover. There we go. Dan Newton, stop it
1:32:13 > 1:32:18there. Two forwards. He has to get on the outside and there are two
1:32:18 > 1:32:28players there. You have to have a look. The full-backs of the vision
1:32:28 > 1:32:34
1:32:35 > 1:32:40of the side. They have to look and time. Wayne Evans will take over
1:32:40 > 1:32:44the captaincy. This is a big kick for Lewis Robling. Missed an easy
1:32:44 > 1:32:51one in the first half. This want to put the Dragons ahead for the first
1:32:51 > 1:33:01time. And the distance was too great. The effort meant the
1:33:01 > 1:33:16
1:33:16 > 1:33:26Ken Owens. Also running off his Dan Newton who is replaced by another
1:33:26 > 1:33:26
1:33:26 > 1:33:29Dan, Dan Evans. A bonus point try for Ulster against Munster.
1:33:29 > 1:33:39Ulster's second-string or even third string it to Leinster got
1:33:39 > 1:33:54
1:33:54 > 1:33:59absolutely hammered. They now have kicking distance.
1:33:59 > 1:34:08Now then, it is an easier kick. Look at the penalties conceded at
1:34:08 > 1:34:14the bottom of the screen. 21 handling errors in total. 30
1:34:14 > 1:34:21turnovers. Well, you know... Try and pick who is going to win this
1:34:21 > 1:34:30game, then. Go on. Anyone who can cut down on those
1:34:30 > 1:34:36mistakes. Great endeavour by both sides but
1:34:36 > 1:34:46accuracy, composure, and a bit of vision as well. They have their
1:34:46 > 1:34:54
1:34:54 > 1:34:59heads down. The full-backs have got one.
1:34:59 > 1:35:09I feel for him now. He has missed three kicks. Two relatively easy
1:35:09 > 1:35:10
1:35:10 > 1:35:18ones. That's a bad, it is closer than the last one but he is darting
1:35:18 > 1:35:28of the left-hand side. Could take by a Aled Brew.
1:35:28 > 1:35:29
1:35:29 > 1:35:36Toby Faletau picks up the pace. has knocked it on.
1:35:36 > 1:35:44The Dragons have an opportunity. A bit of class by Toby Faletau. He
1:35:44 > 1:35:50breaks the tackle and keeps his composure. Andy Tuilagi doesn't --
1:35:50 > 1:35:59goes into still. Unfortunately it is knocked on. This is now all
1:35:59 > 1:36:04about territory. Three points will win it for one of the teams.
1:36:04 > 1:36:14It should do but the Dragons have missed four kicks and the Scarlets
1:36:14 > 1:36:28
1:36:29 > 1:36:33have missed three. Look at the inspiration the Dragons need. The
1:36:33 > 1:36:43ball from behind the back by Wayne Evans.
1:36:43 > 1:37:01
1:37:01 > 1:37:04Obstruction. Early push. Clearly. He took out Richie Pugh.
1:37:04 > 1:37:14Silly play. Look at the position they are in.
1:37:14 > 1:37:18
1:37:18 > 1:37:21Right in front of the referee. just feel now that the Dragons have
1:37:21 > 1:37:29had their opportunity to take the lead in this game and haven't taken
1:37:29 > 1:37:39it. If the Scarlets get some position, one opportunity...
1:37:39 > 1:37:40
1:37:40 > 1:37:46The players are of frustrated as well. Live their coach will be
1:37:47 > 1:37:56relaxing her tall at the moment. It is therefore either side to lose. -
1:37:57 > 1:37:57
1:37:57 > 1:38:07- neither coach will be relaxing at all at the moment. Excellent run by
1:38:07 > 1:38:07
1:38:07 > 1:38:55Apology for the loss of subtitles for 62 seconds
1:38:55 > 1:39:03getting up into the play-offs zone at least for the time being. The
1:39:03 > 1:39:13Scottish Derby to come, of course. They will leapfrog the Blues and
1:39:13 > 1:39:37
1:39:37 > 1:39:45the Glasgow Warriors if they win again. Very much the go to man.
1:39:45 > 1:39:55Good hands. Aled Brew Against George North. No it isn't, it's
1:39:55 > 1:39:59
1:39:59 > 1:40:05down Evans. Now they should go wide.
1:40:05 > 1:40:15There is a penalty coming anyway. I am starting to feel for Lewis
1:40:15 > 1:40:44
1:40:44 > 1:40:49Robling. He is getting closer, though. Hopefully it will be a
1:40:49 > 1:40:58little bit easier for him. Jason Tovey and then Adam Hughes is a
1:40:58 > 1:41:04very good kicker as well. He is off injured as well.
1:41:04 > 1:41:09Lewis Robling just turned 20 last month. It is his third start in the
1:41:09 > 1:41:19RaboDirect Pro12 League. This is a big kick for him. As in
1:41:19 > 1:41:24
1:41:24 > 1:41:29He has snatched it. What a night for poured Lewis
1:41:29 > 1:41:34Robling. He is just to shop on it. He is
1:41:34 > 1:41:42coming down so quickly on it. He is snapping it so quickly and there is
1:41:42 > 1:41:48no rhythm all follow through. You can see by his body. He is facing
1:41:48 > 1:41:54past the left-hand upright. What a night it is turning out to
1:41:54 > 1:41:58be for the young man. Still time to go for another one.
1:41:58 > 1:42:02The way the Scarlets are giving our opportunities away, I'm sure he
1:42:02 > 1:42:06will get another chance. The Scarlets have got to get their
1:42:06 > 1:42:12hands on the ball if they want to win this game. Good acceleration
1:42:12 > 1:42:20from Martyn Thomas. This time the penalty goes the
1:42:20 > 1:42:27other way. The crowd are baying for another Dragons penalty. It is
1:42:27 > 1:42:30given the other way by Neil Hennessy. The Dragons players are
1:42:30 > 1:42:37at expressing their displeasure as much as the Dragons fans. 10 metres
1:42:37 > 1:42:43are added on. As I said earlier on, it Scarlets
1:42:43 > 1:42:48on the ropes. Now they have got field position and this is the
1:42:48 > 1:42:54latest penalty. Martyn Thomas, a good acceleration. He goes down.
1:42:54 > 1:43:01Jonathan Edwards is not on his feet there. There is nobody on their
1:43:01 > 1:43:11feet there. I can see why the the Newport crowd went nuts. They
1:43:11 > 1:43:18
1:43:18 > 1:43:28there, are they? Well played, Toby Faletau. He drove straight through
1:43:28 > 1:43:28
1:43:28 > 1:43:37and took the man out. It is amazing to think he is in the 21. He is
1:43:37 > 1:43:42some player! Against the Blues he was brilliant.
1:43:42 > 1:43:47I hope he doesn't put too much bulk on. He has great pace, good
1:43:47 > 1:43:51acceleration and perceptive power. Great balance. This man has got a
1:43:51 > 1:44:00huge teacher in front of him. Absolutely huge future. He is a
1:44:00 > 1:44:10tremendous player. Eight minutes still to go. Great
1:44:10 > 1:44:18
1:44:18 > 1:44:28part -- by the Scarlets, that is what one thing the penalty.
1:44:28 > 1:44:35
1:44:35 > 1:44:39-- what one than the penalty. top.
1:44:39 > 1:44:48He took off Gareth Davies from the side.
1:44:48 > 1:44:53He just did not move. I'm sure when they analyse the penalties from
1:44:53 > 1:45:03this game, some players should hold their hands up and say, how stupid
1:45:03 > 1:45:07
1:45:07 > 1:45:17could I be? Watch this now. Off the ropes. Bang in the middle. This is
1:45:17 > 1:45:28
1:45:28 > 1:45:32there. What a kick from Aled Thomas, the former dragon. Taking on the
1:45:32 > 1:45:40punches and suddenly they could have landed a killer blow.
1:45:40 > 1:45:43That is a very, very good kick, as I thought. The Dragons haven't
1:45:44 > 1:45:51taken their opportunities. They have dominated the second half,
1:45:51 > 1:45:56every facet of play. All the Scarlets have got to do now is play
1:45:56 > 1:46:01territorial game and keep the ball in their half. They really haven't
1:46:01 > 1:46:07created much, the Dragons. They've got dangerous Gert -- dangerous
1:46:07 > 1:46:12runners there, Martyn Thomas, Anna Tuilagi, Aled Brew in the middle.
1:46:12 > 1:46:21They have to try and look and create something. Quick ball and
1:46:21 > 1:46:24clear-out. 34 minutes of the second half to
1:46:25 > 1:46:31get the first Points and despite all the territory, all the
1:46:31 > 1:46:36possession from the Dragons, those points have gone the Scarlets way.
1:46:36 > 1:46:41If the Scarlets turn this and put this in the bottom corner, there we
1:46:41 > 1:46:46are, definitely not straight. All they have to do, the Scarlets, is
1:46:46 > 1:46:50hit the midfield, take it back. Aled Thomas goes back in the pocket
1:46:50 > 1:46:54and puts it in the right hand corner and then the Dragons have
1:46:54 > 1:46:58everything to do to win this game from 80 metres. The clock is
1:46:58 > 1:47:03against them as well. Five minutes. The Dragons need a
1:47:03 > 1:47:10try or two penalties. They have missed five kicks.
1:47:10 > 1:47:20Go up the middle or drive and get a penalty. He is isolated, there.
1:47:20 > 1:47:36
1:47:36 > 1:47:43The Scarlets scrum has been looking carry. You can be in midfield to
1:47:43 > 1:47:48give the outside half an option to kick. He is back in the pocket.
1:47:48 > 1:47:58That was a bit too slow because Martyn Thomas had covered it.
1:47:58 > 1:48:02
1:48:02 > 1:48:08Brew is chasing it. It is too far for him. Martyn Thomas once again.
1:48:08 > 1:48:18Lewis Evans did the sensible thing and let it go. At least the Dragons
1:48:18 > 1:48:23
1:48:23 > 1:48:27still have possession. They have not got much time. Lewis Robling is
1:48:27 > 1:48:37dispossessed by Jonathan Edwards. It is not happening for the Dragons
1:48:37 > 1:48:43
1:48:43 > 1:48:48this evening. Let's go down the Phil Davies. Look at Jonathan
1:48:48 > 1:48:57Edwards tackling there. He never releases the player. The penalty
1:48:57 > 1:49:06should have gone to the Dragons, not to the Scarlets. The other
1:49:06 > 1:49:14Dragons for what was on one knee. Jonathan Davies, who is your man of
1:49:14 > 1:49:19the match? It is a tough call because nobody has stood out. For
1:49:19 > 1:49:23me, whenever he's had the ball, this man has to that. When he's had
1:49:23 > 1:49:30the opportunity to do things, he's done it so Toby Faletau was man of
1:49:30 > 1:49:40the match. Can he put his team on the winning side in the final three
1:49:40 > 1:49:43
1:49:43 > 1:49:48minutes? Just take it down the middle and even bring George North
1:49:48 > 1:49:53him off the scrum-half. Run over the top of Lewis Robling and either
1:49:53 > 1:50:03set yourself up for a drop goal or put it in the corner. They need to
1:50:03 > 1:50:05
1:50:05 > 1:50:09know how to close games down. I would not fancy tackling him.
1:50:09 > 1:50:16Scarlets have the experience of Iestyn Thomas on the loose head.
1:50:16 > 1:50:22George North was there waiting for the past but it never came. Emyr
1:50:22 > 1:50:32Phillips steps in ahead of Aled Thomas. They could go blind now.
1:50:32 > 1:50:36
1:50:36 > 1:50:46Another knock on. Tonderai Chavhanga has a run. It is all
1:50:46 > 1:50:51
1:50:51 > 1:51:01time-consuming for the Dragons. Another opportunity missed. Another
1:51:01 > 1:51:02
1:51:02 > 1:51:09handling error. Iestyn Thomas getting a bit of treatment. The
1:51:09 > 1:51:18Dragons have just two wins in 10 and just 10 tries and had the
1:51:18 > 1:51:21lowest try count in the RaboDirect Pro 12 League this season. It is a
1:51:21 > 1:51:26game that the Dragons should have won. They have created enough
1:51:26 > 1:51:29pressure and have one penalties but unfortunately, Lewis Robling has
1:51:29 > 1:51:39missed three kickable penalties. You have to turn pressure into
1:51:39 > 1:51:46
1:51:46 > 1:51:56points. Aled Brew in the Gatt. Andy Tuilagi is in support. The Rodney
1:51:56 > 1:51:58
1:51:58 > 1:52:07Parade crowd on their feet. There is a penalty coming. They have to
1:52:07 > 1:52:17tap and goal or take the scrum. -- tap and go. This is a difficult
1:52:17 > 1:52:21
1:52:21 > 1:52:30kick to touch to get the line-out. That is a very good kick. That is a
1:52:30 > 1:52:34great kick by Ian Lewis Robling. Fair play to him, he put his head
1:52:34 > 1:52:39on the block and went for the five metres and that was a great kick.
1:52:39 > 1:52:45Very brave kick. They've got the position and this is the last
1:52:45 > 1:52:53chance. They deserve to win, the Dragons, because of the way they
1:52:53 > 1:53:00have played but you have to take the opportunities. The final play
1:53:00 > 1:53:04coming up. A try would won it for the Dragons. The Scarlets defending
1:53:04 > 1:53:14for all their worth. Dan Lydiate with the Carry. In the shadow of
1:53:14 > 1:53:15
1:53:15 > 1:53:19the Scarlets posts. The clock goes red and this is the final play. The
1:53:19 > 1:53:26Scarlets have to hold out once more. They've had a lot of defending to
1:53:26 > 1:53:36do in the second half. Now they have to keep their concentration
1:53:36 > 1:53:42
1:53:42 > 1:53:51right until the death. Aled Brew. Andy Tuilagi. George North wraps to
1:53:51 > 1:53:56map. The ball is back to Adam Jones. Will Harries to Aled Brew but the
1:53:56 > 1:54:02pass was asking too much. It has gone forward and the last chance
1:54:02 > 1:54:08has gone. The Scarlets, by the skin of their teeth, have survived and
1:54:08 > 1:54:12they have two wins over the Christmas period. It has been in
1:54:12 > 1:54:16excellent festive period for the Scarlets. An amazing win for the
1:54:16 > 1:54:22Scarlets and the coaching staffs of the Dragons will be thinking how on
1:54:22 > 1:54:27earth did they lose that. The try - - the Scarlets took their
1:54:27 > 1:54:30opportunities, just two of them, and that is why they come away
1:54:30 > 1:54:35victorious. Just one penalty in the second half and crucially it went
1:54:35 > 1:54:42to Aled Thomas and the Dragons missed their opportunities. In the
1:54:42 > 1:54:52end, they have to settle for a losing bonus point. The Scarlets'
1:54:52 > 1:55:02winning run against the Dragons Let's take a look at the match
1:55:02 > 1:55:11
1:55:11 > 1:55:19facts. They tell a story in that That is a pretty telling statistic,
1:55:19 > 1:55:24that the Dragons had to make twice as many tackles. The Dragons did
1:55:24 > 1:55:34not have that killer punch. The Scarlets made over 100 tackles and
1:55:34 > 1:55:44came away with the win. It validated to Netley's choice for
1:55:44 > 1:55:46
1:55:46 > 1:55:56going with a squad system.-Llanelli. The Dragons dominated the second
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1:55:58 > 1:56:02half but lost the game. The Jason Tovey injury was crucial. Give
1:56:02 > 1:56:08credit to the Scarlets. They have made a lot of changes and played as
1:56:08 > 1:56:17a team and offended brilliantly. They have come away with a win away
1:56:17 > 1:56:23from home. Let's talk to Phil Davies. The scarlet controlled the
1:56:23 > 1:56:28game well with 14 men. You want the players to be smart and control the
1:56:28 > 1:56:33ball when you have a player in the sin bin. They used good line-out
1:56:33 > 1:56:38variation and get a catch and drive. They played on the short side and
1:56:38 > 1:56:43had good composure and control. A bit of variation when they hit Adam
1:56:43 > 1:56:48Warren in the middle. He places the ball which allows Rhodri Williams
1:56:48 > 1:56:57to pick and go through the middle and again eight good clean-out.
1:56:57 > 1:57:01Jonathan Edwards is the key. He controls the situation. Deacon Manu
1:57:01 > 1:57:05goes on the short side and they take it forward again. They control
1:57:05 > 1:57:10the breakdown and stay on their feet. They recycle the ball until
1:57:10 > 1:57:17the scrum-half is in position at he plays the forwards back to the open
1:57:17 > 1:57:21side. Beautiful play. Despite being on the losing side, the man of the
1:57:21 > 1:57:26match was Toby Faletau. Congratulations but how frustrating
1:57:26 > 1:57:30was it for you? We're just disappointed not to win again. We
1:57:30 > 1:57:37had chances but we did not convert them. How confident are you you can
1:57:37 > 1:57:43put this behind you? We hoped to take a win tonight into the new
1:57:43 > 1:57:48year but we have to work on it again. How sorry did you feel for
1:57:48 > 1:57:58Lewis Robling, who played well generally? You'll work on it and
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1:58:01 > 1:58:06get better. I am joined by Nigel Davies, the winning coach. How much
1:58:06 > 1:58:10did that victory mean to you? a huge result for us. This is a
1:58:10 > 1:58:16difficult place to come and in fairness for the Dragons, they are
1:58:16 > 1:58:20playing good stuff. We were confident in this group of players.
1:58:20 > 1:58:24They have proved their worth. you have indicated with your
1:58:24 > 1:58:34selection. You have to be bowled sometimes and I thought it was the
1:58:34 > 1:58:37
1:58:37 > 1:58:45right thing to do. -- bold. The Scarlets' decision was vindicated.
1:58:45 > 1:58:49Their defence was impeccable tonight. It was. The Scarlets had
1:58:49 > 1:58:53more excitement when they had the ball. It was disappointing not to
1:58:53 > 1:58:58see Toby Faletau in attacking mode tonight because he did something
1:58:58 > 1:59:05positive every time he had the ball. The Scarlets are real contenders
1:59:05 > 1:59:09now are they? They are. Getting wins away from home really get you