0:00:11 > 0:00:15There were asked and the surrounding skyline is dominated by
0:00:15 > 0:00:19impressive structures, a reminder of the region's past. Now there is
0:00:19 > 0:00:25a brand new stand at Rodney Parade. The Dragons are building up its for
0:00:25 > 0:00:29a future that is promising. But, on the pitch, their foundations are
0:00:29 > 0:00:37shaky. They have struggled to build momentum with only one victory from
0:00:37 > 0:00:42four, leaving them floundering at the foot of the table. Now, they
0:00:42 > 0:00:46are looking to Ulster to extremes the news around sounder Rodney
0:00:46 > 0:00:49Parade. The Dragons want to stay day in touching distance and need
0:00:49 > 0:00:55to match their ambitions of the pitch with their actions on it, and
0:00:55 > 0:00:59it needs to start Matt. He did Dragons faithful are enjoying the
0:00:59 > 0:01:03late evening sunshine here at Rodney Parade and a desperate for
0:01:03 > 0:01:06their team to put together a victory. Ulster have arrived in
0:01:06 > 0:01:11Wales for the second time in five days and one to put the record
0:01:12 > 0:01:15straight after this -- losing to Ospreys last time are. Good evening
0:01:15 > 0:01:22it will come too scrum be live from Ron the parade. I am joined by
0:01:22 > 0:01:27Martyn Williams and Rob Jones. I can see the bandage there, how is
0:01:27 > 0:01:30the injury coming along? It has been in plaster for two weeks of
0:01:30 > 0:01:35soap play another four or five weeks and I've will be back out
0:01:35 > 0:01:38there. Tigers have lost were all of their first choice players as well
0:01:38 > 0:01:44as by the way for the World Cup. How does that this rock
0:01:44 > 0:01:49preparations? Still a lot of experience in the side, though, and
0:01:49 > 0:01:53it gives the youngsters a chance to come in and put their hands up and
0:01:53 > 0:01:58hopefully that will benefit the team going forward. The Tigers have
0:01:58 > 0:02:02had a tough start with three trips to Ireland. But at home in front of
0:02:02 > 0:02:08their faithful crowd they the to win. Of course. It is a tough start.
0:02:08 > 0:02:12It has been added a co-star for a side that is ravaged by injuries,
0:02:12 > 0:02:17but is important to get some momentum. It is a fantastic ground
0:02:17 > 0:02:23now. A great rugby stadium. Conditions are perfect. It is
0:02:23 > 0:02:27important they get a victory because they need momentum. There
0:02:27 > 0:02:33are a couple of unfamiliar faces in the Dragons Changing Room, but two
0:02:33 > 0:02:37very familiar faces on the touchline with all the team years.
0:02:37 > 0:02:42We go back to the strawberry blonde fraternity tonight. Hugh Davies,
0:02:42 > 0:02:47former Swansea and Wales number 8. The new signing on the wing, you
0:02:47 > 0:02:53have been looking at his statistics, what have you come up with? A very
0:02:53 > 0:02:58exciting signing. World record holder, six tries in a Test boss of
0:02:58 > 0:03:02Africa. He knows his way to the line. 10.5 seconds for the 100
0:03:02 > 0:03:07metres. That is serious gas. The Dragons will be looking to get him
0:03:07 > 0:03:12into the game early, and get him wide as often as possible and
0:03:12 > 0:03:18everyone else will have to make plans for him as well. I do not
0:03:18 > 0:03:22think I could tackle him and a telephone box! It is 70 degrees
0:03:22 > 0:03:28pitch-side, better conditions, if you cannot play rugby out there,
0:03:28 > 0:03:37forget it! Perfect rugby conditions. Can you see did against doing it
0:03:37 > 0:03:41tonight? Yes, a quality side. Hope for the home advantage will tell.
0:03:41 > 0:03:45Their confidence will have been knocked by the defeat by Ospreys.
0:03:45 > 0:03:49The us, it is an opportunity for the Dragons. They have to get the
0:03:49 > 0:03:54result. Hopefully, these young players that have come in will
0:03:54 > 0:03:59demonstrate qualities that will help them in the future. The teams
0:03:59 > 0:04:09are on their way out now. He can cross to the commentary team,
0:04:09 > 0:04:23
0:04:23 > 0:04:33Jonathan Davies and neckwear. continues to deputise support Ian
0:04:33 > 0:04:48
0:04:49 > 0:04:55He is the stand-in, stand-in. As we await Tom Willis's side, they have
0:04:55 > 0:05:05won the Ron their match at the revamped Rodney Parade. The Tigers
0:05:05 > 0:05:14
0:05:14 > 0:05:19pack shows just one change from the of injury, this season, it seems.
0:05:19 > 0:05:29When Evans is preferred again a scrum-half. Some unfamiliar names
0:05:29 > 0:05:41
0:05:41 > 0:05:48South African with four caps. And that Super 15 experience to prove a
0:05:48 > 0:05:53hit in the pro 12. Neil Paterson of the Scottish Union. If you find
0:05:53 > 0:06:00yourself wondering about the accent, he is a Belfast boy. It is perfect
0:06:00 > 0:06:10rugby, perfect Gough weather. We are in Indian summer rather than
0:06:10 > 0:06:17
0:06:17 > 0:06:25Indian monsoon territory!. -- the Dragons tonight. The pitch is
0:06:25 > 0:06:31lovely. And no wind, not too warm, and a decent crowd. It is a lovely
0:06:31 > 0:06:33rugby stadium now. I am looking forward to a good match. A an
0:06:33 > 0:06:43improved vantage point for the television teams from the top of
0:06:43 > 0:06:45
0:06:45 > 0:06:53the new bills the stand. -- Bilsley stand. The Dragons, looking to get
0:06:53 > 0:07:03the ball through hands. Gavin Thomas in the receiver position for
0:07:03 > 0:07:12
0:07:12 > 0:07:22he went for the half break. There was a cap. It was closed very
0:07:22 > 0:07:28
0:07:28 > 0:07:38quickly. That is not too bad. It is high. Nevin Spence with the number
0:07:38 > 0:07:39
0:07:39 > 0:07:4913 shirked for Ulster there. -- shirt. There was a warning there
0:07:49 > 0:08:12
0:08:12 > 0:08:20from they'll Paterson. -- Neil Paterson. This is the place for
0:08:20 > 0:08:28them to ply their trade that. Ulster got through. The Dragons,
0:08:28 > 0:08:36getting through illegally, there. I'm not sure if he played the ball
0:08:36 > 0:08:46and knocked it on, but offside play. And it is Paddy Jackson, who puts
0:08:46 > 0:09:04
0:09:04 > 0:09:14got a ball to take the lead back season ahead of Andre Kyriacou. The
0:09:14 > 0:09:17
0:09:17 > 0:09:25Ulster side, in white, looking to get the ball up the pitch. So two
0:09:25 > 0:09:35Marshalls in the back line. And Dan Tuohy there in the red headgear.
0:09:35 > 0:09:41
0:09:41 > 0:09:48Another kick given against the referee now. He has been clear in
0:09:48 > 0:09:58his cause. They are just not the sting at the moment. -- listening
0:09:58 > 0:09:58
0:09:58 > 0:10:46Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
0:10:46 > 0:10:52at the moment. Jackson, up to the adjust ball stopped -- defence.
0:10:52 > 0:11:02think there has got to be a warning that, this. They in the match.
0:11:02 > 0:11:12Three penalty straight away. -- This early in the match. He has to
0:11:12 > 0:11:13
0:11:13 > 0:11:18have a quiet word, now? Paddy Jackson scored a try amongst his 10
0:11:18 > 0:11:26points at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday. A simple shot from that
0:11:26 > 0:11:30position on the 22. Gavin Thomas finding himself on the wrong side.
0:11:30 > 0:11:40Accidentally, or not so accidentally, it doesn't really
0:11:40 > 0:11:44
0:11:45 > 0:11:54scoring. The first shot at goal. In the absence of Ian Humphreys,
0:11:55 > 0:11:58
0:11:58 > 0:12:08Jackson chipped it over and Ulster the evening. The Dragons have got
0:12:08 > 0:12:47
0:12:47 > 0:12:57way of the Dragons, if they do not take further advantage. It was a
0:12:57 > 0:13:31
0:13:31 > 0:13:41penalty, but that was a big tackle, that. That is Craig Gilroy, the
0:13:41 > 0:14:07
0:14:07 > 0:14:12here a week and it has been sunny! Jason Tovey levels the scores. The
0:14:12 > 0:14:18crowd are basking in the early evening warmth. The sun has gone
0:14:18 > 0:14:26down. If only the Ryder Cup had been played in these kinds of
0:14:26 > 0:14:35temperatures one year ago. Newport would be full of Americans by now!
0:14:35 > 0:14:45Nevin Spence charging down the middle. Luke Marshall. Tonderai
0:14:45 > 0:14:57
0:14:57 > 0:15:06Chavhanga or flying in on Marshall. Paul Marshall a way. Luke Marshall
0:15:06 > 0:15:16is at ended before he can get going. -- Up ended. The scrum goes
0:15:16 > 0:15:21
0:15:21 > 0:15:31Ulster's way. It is a lovely evening on the banks of the ask.
0:15:31 > 0:15:34
0:15:34 > 0:15:44Pedrie Wannenburg takes a hit from Nathan Buck. Nathan Buck is on this
0:15:44 > 0:15:47
0:15:47 > 0:15:57and near side for the Dragons. He is 22 and was born in Abergavenny.
0:15:57 > 0:16:07He has only just returned to the game after a knee injury. A big
0:16:07 > 0:16:10
0:16:10 > 0:16:20test for him. Stepping up in class. This Ulster scrum had trouble
0:16:20 > 0:16:30against the Ospreys a few days ago. Paddy Jackson. Nevin Spence. Good
0:16:30 > 0:16:38
0:16:38 > 0:16:46tackle by Jason Tovey. Marshall keeping it going to the left. A
0:16:46 > 0:16:50floated pass does not to Craig Gilroy a favours. The Dragons are
0:16:50 > 0:16:57not committing hardly any players to the ruck so they are spreading
0:16:57 > 0:17:01across the field. They have to pick and drive and try and create an
0:17:01 > 0:17:11overlap because at the moment, there are more defenders than
0:17:11 > 0:17:12
0:17:12 > 0:17:19attackers. Ulster had a barren patch in that game at the Liberty
0:17:19 > 0:17:25Stadium. They scored a try after three minutes and then scored a
0:17:25 > 0:17:35penalty try in the last three minutes. Wayne Evans with the box
0:17:35 > 0:17:38
0:17:38 > 0:17:41kick. Craig Gilroy takes full advantage of the lucky break. Paddy
0:17:41 > 0:17:51Jackson loses the ball and they're Dragons counter-attack through Tom
0:17:51 > 0:17:55
0:17:55 > 0:18:04Riley. If they go left now, they have numbers. Jason Tovey took his
0:18:04 > 0:18:12eyes off the ball and knocked on. The cross-kick to test Tonderai
0:18:12 > 0:18:18Chavhanga or in defence. What has it got to show us? A tremendous
0:18:19 > 0:18:28burst. Was he taken out late? Advantage is being played to the
0:18:29 > 0:18:32
0:18:32 > 0:18:42Dragons. It was a knock on. What a start! A great run by Tondo di chat
0:18:42 > 0:18:43
0:18:43 > 0:18:53hunger -- Tonderai Chavhanga. Very elusive. He's written off and steps
0:18:53 > 0:18:56
0:18:56 > 0:19:02twice. That was a late tackle. Let's hope he is still doing that
0:19:02 > 0:19:08in December and January. They need to get the ball to him early and
0:19:08 > 0:19:15support him on the inside. Utilise his speed from set piece. Martyn
0:19:15 > 0:19:24Thomas is no slouch at fullback. is a great position now for eight
0:19:24 > 0:19:31to pick up and give-9 and out to Martyn Thomas. The scrum is
0:19:31 > 0:19:41slightly under pressure. They need to get up on the tighthead this
0:19:41 > 0:19:41
0:19:41 > 0:19:51side. Nathan Buck made his debut off the bench in Connacht last week.
0:19:51 > 0:19:52
0:19:52 > 0:19:56Dan Way and Ben Castle are both injured. The experienced Wayne
0:19:57 > 0:20:06Evans in his 5th here at the Dragons after arriving from the
0:20:06 > 0:20:16West. Lewis Evans gets it away. Tom Reilly trying to create the inside
0:20:16 > 0:20:26angle. Ashley Smith ploughs on. Adam Jones picks up but he is
0:20:26 > 0:20:32
0:20:32 > 0:20:41chairman back in the tackle. The Dragons need a solid platform.
0:20:41 > 0:20:51Ashley Smith takes a direct route. Wayne Evans keeps it going. Martyn
0:20:51 > 0:20:54
0:20:54 > 0:20:58Thomas back inside to Robert Sidoli. He was isolated in the tackle.
0:20:59 > 0:21:06intent from the Dragons but not quite the execution. They are
0:21:06 > 0:21:16trying to get it out wide. I think they over-complicated the movement
0:21:16 > 0:21:24
0:21:24 > 0:21:31behind. The youthful looking Paddy Jackson sends the ball spiralling
0:21:31 > 0:21:41up towards us. There he is scrum isolated. Luke Marshall was in
0:21:41 > 0:21:54
0:21:54 > 0:22:03quickly. Paul Marshall with the kick. Tonderai Chavhanga could not
0:22:03 > 0:22:10gather that one. Lewis Evans snapped it up. Wayne Evans did well
0:22:10 > 0:22:19to get that pass away because he was isolated. Jason Tovey looked at
0:22:19 > 0:22:29his options and sent the kick breaking up towards the 22. --
0:22:29 > 0:22:29
0:22:29 > 0:22:39reeking. This is the kick. A lovely kick. Craig Gilroy had dropped back
0:22:39 > 0:22:56
0:22:56 > 0:23:06but the kick was too good for him. Nigel Brady checking his signals.
0:23:06 > 0:23:10
0:23:10 > 0:23:18The ball was not straight. So just the penalty goal either side from
0:23:18 > 0:23:24the two number tens. Paddy Jackson and Jason Tovey. Tomorrow evening,
0:23:25 > 0:23:34it is Cardiff Blues against Glasgow on S4C. Sunday night, we have a
0:23:35 > 0:23:38
0:23:38 > 0:23:48World Cup Special at 10:25pm on BBC Two. Wayne Evans' pass was spoiled.
0:23:48 > 0:24:11
0:24:11 > 0:24:21Slow possession for the Dragons. Another penalty is coming. Number
0:24:21 > 0:24:28seven was offside. He is having a word with them because there are
0:24:28 > 0:24:38too many penalties disrupting the flow of the game. These Friday-
0:24:38 > 0:24:40
0:24:40 > 0:24:47night matches have been slow to get going so far. Jason Tovey trained
0:24:47 > 0:24:57with Wales in the summer. He has a lot of experience in age group
0:24:57 > 0:25:02
0:25:02 > 0:25:06rugby. He has taken the Dragons into the lead. Let's go down to the
0:25:06 > 0:25:12touch line to Phil Steele and Stuart Davies. You played against
0:25:12 > 0:25:19Nigel Walker in your day. When you have somebody with pace on the
0:25:19 > 0:25:24opposition, how much doubt does it put in the other team's mind?
0:25:24 > 0:25:31team is aware of the serious threat they present and leading up to the
0:25:31 > 0:25:41game, it is the focus. They do attract defenders and they do cause
0:25:41 > 0:25:41
0:25:41 > 0:25:46panic in defence. Players know when somebody is a bit tasty. He will
0:25:46 > 0:25:51make space for others and a track defenders. He also likes -- looks
0:25:52 > 0:26:01like he can finish. Stuart Davies showed Nigel Walker the outside in
0:26:02 > 0:26:06
0:26:06 > 0:26:11a Cup final and he took it! And scored! One thing they have to sort
0:26:11 > 0:26:21out his the restarts. Ulster are getting a lot of benefit from their
0:26:21 > 0:26:24
0:26:24 > 0:26:34restarts. They've won the ball back three times. Just this second home
0:26:34 > 0:26:38
0:26:38 > 0:26:47match of the season. Paul Marshall makes the mistake. That is a
0:26:47 > 0:26:56dreadful mistake. Wayne Evans with the kick downfield. He was tackled,
0:26:56 > 0:27:05he was on the floor and he had to leave it go. That was a good kick.
0:27:05 > 0:27:15From a good attacking position, Paul Marshall dropped the ball.
0:27:15 > 0:27:19
0:27:19 > 0:27:27Ashley Smith with the right-footed kick. There was a good chance of an
0:27:27 > 0:27:37overlap there. Unfortunately, he lost control of the ball. He was
0:27:37 > 0:27:39
0:27:39 > 0:27:46eyeing up his options but failed to deliver the ball. Loose hands from
0:27:46 > 0:27:51the Dragons in the line-out. Pedrie Wannenburg took advantage. It has
0:27:51 > 0:27:56got a bit scrappy for the Dragons. They have lost possession in key
0:27:56 > 0:28:04areas of the field and lost momentum. Martyn Thomas puts up the
0:28:04 > 0:28:12up and under. Paddy Jackson running into the shoulder of Nathan
0:28:12 > 0:28:22Williams. The ball is dropped by Adam D'Arcy this time. It was a
0:28:22 > 0:28:24
0:28:24 > 0:28:34dreadful pass. Lewis Evans, a traditional number 8. They have a
0:28:34 > 0:28:37
0:28:37 > 0:28:44few men over. Tonderai Chavhanga was brought down by Nevin Spence.
0:28:44 > 0:28:54That is the second high tackle now so it might be a sin bin.
0:28:54 > 0:28:58
0:28:58 > 0:29:05referee is going to his pocket. Give him the ball early and he will
0:29:05 > 0:29:15attract a lot of defenders. Let's see if they can make the most of us
0:29:15 > 0:29:20
0:29:20 > 0:29:29-- of this extra man. There was no need for that high tackle. With the
0:29:29 > 0:29:39extra man, the Dragons have gone to touch. He's had a lot of ball in
0:29:39 > 0:29:41
0:29:41 > 0:29:51his first 22 minutes as a Dragons play of. -- player. The line-out is
0:29:51 > 0:29:52
0:29:52 > 0:30:02a shambles. The Dragons have just about hang on to the ball. Tom
0:30:02 > 0:30:09
0:30:09 > 0:30:14outside? Tom Wylie might not meet him he. Tom Riley with his second
0:30:14 > 0:30:22try of the season in as many hand games. And the drivers their
0:30:22 > 0:30:32advantage. Exactly where Spence would have been., while a shows and
0:30:32 > 0:30:32
0:30:32 > 0:30:38goes. -- Tom Wylie. Look how quick there is also he cannot go across.
0:30:38 > 0:30:48The defence at sixes and sevens. There we are, shower and go, no
0:30:48 > 0:31:00
0:31:00 > 0:31:09communication, too much pace. -- advantage to 10 points. Not his
0:31:09 > 0:31:19preferred side. He he Kurt You to play with it. 13-3. And the Dragons
0:31:19 > 0:31:24
0:31:24 > 0:31:34looking good. -- he cut beautifully with it. -- coped. Lovely dummy,
0:31:34 > 0:31:36
0:31:36 > 0:31:44Sean goal. -- show and go. Riley with his 49th league
0:31:44 > 0:31:54appearance. Jason Tovey underneath that one, since it back where it
0:31:54 > 0:32:01
0:32:01 > 0:32:10came from. -- since it back. -- sends et back. That was a great
0:32:10 > 0:32:18kick. He did well to keep that in. Jackson chips it back towards the
0:32:18 > 0:32:28other corner. He is so pedantic, the referee. He is destroying this
0:32:28 > 0:32:30
0:32:30 > 0:32:37game. He is saying that Gavin Thomas is offside. He had no role
0:32:37 > 0:32:47in that play whatsoever. He was not anywhere near our any player. We've
0:32:47 > 0:32:51
0:32:51 > 0:32:56the game to flow, referee! We was was 30 metres from where the
0:32:56 > 0:33:06ball was at any point. That was a great kick. He does really well to
0:33:06 > 0:33:13
0:33:13 > 0:33:23keep this in mind. Gavin Thomas is get a Ulster back within striking
0:33:23 > 0:33:51
0:33:51 > 0:34:01range, with a converted try. And it sending it long. Put it high, into
0:34:01 > 0:34:10
0:34:10 > 0:34:18the night sky. They should use the extra man. Ian Whitten did well on
0:34:18 > 0:34:28that occasion. His 50th appearance for Auster. -- for Ulster. He's
0:34:28 > 0:34:41
0:34:41 > 0:34:50profiting from the absence of Simon And he puts it down. Possession was
0:34:50 > 0:35:00to be with Paul Marshall. He got a call from his assistant. Yes, the
0:35:00 > 0:35:15
0:35:15 > 0:35:21call from the assistant referee, a this game so far? He has a good
0:35:21 > 0:35:29work-rate, he is trying to get involved. That first run has
0:35:29 > 0:35:36excited the Rodney Parade crowd. Let's see if he can put -- if they
0:35:36 > 0:35:40can put the ball into some space for him. A what are your thoughts
0:35:41 > 0:35:47on the forward play from the Dragons? They have a battle on
0:35:47 > 0:35:51their hands. Ulster are a very well structures side. They caused
0:35:51 > 0:35:56problems for the Blues a couple of weeks ago, so very evenly balanced.
0:35:56 > 0:36:04I expect the Dragons, at home, in the shop window for the first time,
0:36:04 > 0:36:14I think they can say this one. -- type this one. Any difference in
0:36:14 > 0:36:19
0:36:19 > 0:36:23the atmosphere at the ground? side than it has been, because
0:36:23 > 0:36:30people who lack standing on the terraces giving at full volume have
0:36:30 > 0:36:37migrated over to the far side. is a huge improvement, I have to
0:36:37 > 0:36:41say. As a visiting player, it was not one of my fondest places to
0:36:41 > 0:36:51come and play. You would walk in from the All Changing Rooms, always
0:36:51 > 0:36:53
0:36:53 > 0:37:03very difficult games. -- from the old changing-rooms. The scrum,
0:37:03 > 0:37:06
0:37:06 > 0:37:16going down. Who's visiting Cher's got the most stick? -- shirts,
0:37:16 > 0:37:18
0:37:18 > 0:37:28Cadre? -- Cardiff? I got stick wherever I went. Yes, Cadder, but
0:37:28 > 0:37:31
0:37:31 > 0:37:41especially Llanelli, and need. -- Cardiff. Chavanga on half way. He
0:37:41 > 0:38:08
0:38:08 > 0:38:18fighting to retain possession. -- Taken on, the pass was poor, and
0:38:18 > 0:38:19
0:38:19 > 0:38:24the chances gone. -- the chance is gone. Martyn Thomas was a very
0:38:24 > 0:38:29sharp on his feet. The pass was poor, and it took the pace out of
0:38:29 > 0:38:39the movement. He has attracted three defenders, with an hour
0:38:39 > 0:38:45
0:38:45 > 0:38:55overlap on the right. If you are ball because that is where the try
0:38:55 > 0:39:07
0:39:07 > 0:39:17Dragons could sec further advantage. -- could take further advantage.
0:39:17 > 0:39:19
0:39:19 > 0:39:22Let's see delight at the back, have a word, please. -- daylight. Ulster
0:39:22 > 0:39:32brought on the wrong side of the penalty count against the Ospreys,
0:39:32 > 0:39:51
0:39:51 > 0:40:01is any of sight. Who was offside? - - of side. -- offside. That was so
0:40:01 > 0:40:02
0:40:02 > 0:40:09marginal. Jason Tovey comes over another three points. And the
0:40:09 > 0:40:19Dragons are looking good as we head towards half-time. 13 points when
0:40:19 > 0:40:32
0:40:32 > 0:40:42Spence has been in the bin, so they with Nevin Spence, the 21-year-old
0:40:42 > 0:41:04
0:41:04 > 0:41:14centre, back on after his period in Jackson with another shot at goal.
0:41:14 > 0:41:16
0:41:16 > 0:41:25-- Nevin Spence. The way he fell he had to either give away possession
0:41:25 > 0:41:35or concede the penalty. Jackson with one part of two so far. From
0:41:35 > 0:41:45August right in front. -- One out of two so far. More or less right
0:41:45 > 0:42:01
0:42:01 > 0:42:11certainly. Ulster double their tally, to the enjoyment of young
0:42:11 > 0:42:37
0:42:37 > 0:42:43Ulster try-line. -- Jason Tovey sending that towards the Ulster try
0:42:43 > 0:42:53line. The Pilsley stand on your left, replacing that long-standing
0:42:53 > 0:43:23
0:43:23 > 0:43:33drills. This is lovely from Martyn Thomas. But the slips as he tries
0:43:33 > 0:43:36
0:43:36 > 0:43:40to go inside. Can the Dragons keep this going? Ulster in disarray.
0:43:40 > 0:43:50Dragons need to block that Ulster back row from coming through so
0:43:50 > 0:44:03
0:44:03 > 0:44:13Tovey might have found a little gap that. Lovely flicked towards the
0:44:13 > 0:44:18
0:44:18 > 0:44:28touchline. Ulster take it quickly. Free-kick, deliberately? What is
0:44:28 > 0:44:33
0:44:33 > 0:44:42going on now? Not deliberate, scrum, blackball. Ulster next up the quick
0:44:42 > 0:44:48throw, according to the assistant. Let's have a look. He could have
0:44:48 > 0:44:53waited there, couldn't he? There was no need to come in, are five
0:44:53 > 0:45:01metres. That has given the Dragons a platform for what could be a
0:45:01 > 0:45:11crucial score, if they can get their nose for a at a -- were the
0:45:11 > 0:45:27
0:45:27 > 0:45:36careful look at Nathan Williams against Jerry Cronin on this
0:45:36 > 0:45:46nearside. I think Michael Poole is going to come in here. Mike Poole
0:45:46 > 0:45:54in from the wing. If they go blind now, they have a chance. There is a
0:45:54 > 0:45:58prop forward third man in the defensive line. The little chip
0:45:58 > 0:46:07through does not come off for Ashley Smith. There was no need for
0:46:07 > 0:46:15that. Poured game of management. Another offside. Would you go for
0:46:15 > 0:46:25goal or go for the corner? I would go for the goal and take the points.
0:46:25 > 0:46:28
0:46:28 > 0:46:31Tom Willis agrees with you. I am not sure if this was the best call.
0:46:31 > 0:46:41Number nine was shooting up from the line and that was the wrong
0:46:41 > 0:46:44
0:46:44 > 0:46:54call. Just when -- one minute to go before half-time. For Mark half --
0:46:54 > 0:46:55
0:46:55 > 0:47:00four half of sides against Ulster in this first half. Jason Tovey
0:47:00 > 0:47:10kicks the penalty and the Dragons have a 14 point advantage. As the
0:47:10 > 0:47:12
0:47:12 > 0:47:22ball comes out, he is never offside. You now know that he will have a
0:47:22 > 0:47:24
0:47:24 > 0:47:31bee in his bonnet about the offside. They will have to go back half a
0:47:31 > 0:47:39yard to make sure there are not offside. They have destroyed Ulster
0:47:39 > 0:47:43with the penalties but I don't think they have been offside.
0:47:43 > 0:47:46end of the first half and they Dragons have a decent advantage.
0:47:47 > 0:47:53They have dominated the field position and have had the rub of
0:47:53 > 0:47:57the green from the officials. You just take it. 19-6. They will be
0:47:57 > 0:48:07very happy with that. The yellow card had a big influence on the
0:48:07 > 0:48:10
0:48:10 > 0:48:16first half. At half-time, the Dragons lead 19-6.
0:48:16 > 0:48:20It was the visitors who struck first through Paddy Jackson. Jason
0:48:20 > 0:48:26Tovey nudged the Dragons in front with two penalties. Nevin Spence
0:48:26 > 0:48:34was sent to the bin for a high tackle. Moments later, Tom Riley
0:48:34 > 0:48:40burst straight through the gap created by a Nevin Spence's
0:48:40 > 0:48:48departure. Paddy Jackson kept one more penalty and then Jason Tovey
0:48:48 > 0:48:53extended the lead just before half- It has not been at the prettiest of
0:48:53 > 0:49:01first half but the Dragons will be happy. It has been poor. A lot of
0:49:01 > 0:49:08handling errors and they are in total control. The referee has been
0:49:08 > 0:49:15pretty indifferent. It has not allowed the game to flow but
0:49:15 > 0:49:22certainly, the home side will be delighted to. What was your general
0:49:22 > 0:49:26impression? The Dragons are in total control of the game. There
0:49:26 > 0:49:29were few sloppy areas with line- outs and kick-offs but they have a
0:49:29 > 0:49:34nice lead going into the second half. Let's go down to the touch
0:49:34 > 0:49:38line and get some reaction from Phil Steele and Stuart Davies.
0:49:39 > 0:49:44were watching the body language of the Dragons players on their way
0:49:44 > 0:49:49off. I think it is a job well done in the first half. But they will
0:49:49 > 0:49:54want some more continuity. Unfortunately, the referee is not
0:49:54 > 0:50:03helping them. They are struggling to get phase play to put Tonderai
0:50:03 > 0:50:09Chavhanga into space. This is Adam Hughes who is injured. What is the
0:50:09 > 0:50:16latest UN your injury? A few more weeks out but I am looking to come
0:50:16 > 0:50:25back in the next two weeks. Tell us about Tonderai Chavhanga or. He has
0:50:25 > 0:50:29a lot of pace and can break the line. He will score tries.
0:50:29 > 0:50:33We spoke about Tonderai Chavhanga before the game and he has had a
0:50:33 > 0:50:37few magic moments. There were some concerns beforehand about his
0:50:37 > 0:50:43footballing ability and how he would cope under the high ball but
0:50:43 > 0:50:47his general play has been excellent. He got involved straight off the
0:50:47 > 0:50:52kick off in a defensive mode. He has terrific pace and the put in a
0:50:52 > 0:50:59bid tackle on the last number 8. This shows his real quality. It is
0:50:59 > 0:51:04all about pace. He has the ability to beat people and he will be a
0:51:04 > 0:51:11favourite here at Rodney Parade. Ulster have been very concerned
0:51:11 > 0:51:18about him and that was the high tackle. He is one of those players
0:51:18 > 0:51:25you don't want to tackle because he has a high Neil left. He is very
0:51:25 > 0:51:33strong. The Dragons will want to bring him into play. When the game
0:51:33 > 0:51:39opens up, he will be a fantastic asset. The Dragons have had the
0:51:39 > 0:51:43best of the first half but they have been sloppy in some areas.
0:51:43 > 0:51:51When the coaches look at it, it is the key areas. A great position
0:51:51 > 0:51:55year. It is a good Lynagh but also have read it well. Sometimes, will
0:51:55 > 0:52:00go gets the blame but there are so many moving parts in the line-out.
0:52:00 > 0:52:04And also the kick-offs. Once you score, you need to regain
0:52:04 > 0:52:11possession and put pressure back on them. So far, they have got away
0:52:11 > 0:52:20with it but in the bigger games, they need to nail those down.
0:52:20 > 0:52:25was your impression? For line it has not functioned. No. But they
0:52:25 > 0:52:32are still well in control. Darren Edwards will be talking about those
0:52:32 > 0:52:38things at half-time. I am sure they will be more precise in the second
0:52:38 > 0:52:46half. The main thing is that they get some momentum in the game. We
0:52:46 > 0:52:55have not seen more than three of four phases from any side. The one
0:52:55 > 0:52:59time there was a continuous pattern of phases, it resulted in a try.
0:52:59 > 0:53:05They went through a few phases and there was some good play by the
0:53:05 > 0:53:08forwards initially. Nevin Spence was not there because he was in the
0:53:08 > 0:53:17sin bin. Craig Gilroy was not sure whether his fullback was going to
0:53:17 > 0:53:26come outside him. I don't think the effort from Luke Marshall there is
0:53:26 > 0:53:32good enough. There was bad communication. They hit midfield
0:53:32 > 0:53:37and had a quick ball from the ruck. Luke Marshall was struggling. If
0:53:37 > 0:53:41they can speed the ruck ball up, they will cause problems. So a
0:53:41 > 0:53:46comfortable lead. What will Darren Edwards be saying now in the
0:53:46 > 0:53:51changing room? Just be more clinical. There's no doubt that
0:53:51 > 0:53:56they can go for a bonus point try. If they get quicker ball, they can
0:53:56 > 0:54:01cause problems. I don't think Ulster at -- are at the races
0:54:01 > 0:54:10tonight. What do you think will happen in the second half was Mike
0:54:10 > 0:54:20if they can get the line-out right, they will do well. They also need
0:54:20 > 0:54:21
0:54:21 > 0:54:25to win quick ball at the breakdown. We will talk about the World Cup in
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0:55:31 > 0:55:37Wales. -- BBC to Wales. The Blues take and Laszlo tomorrow and that
0:55:37 > 0:55:45game is on S4C. On Sunday, Jonathan Davies and Tom Shanklin will be
0:55:45 > 0:55:52among the guests for the rugby World Cup Special. Let's take a
0:55:52 > 0:56:02look at the table as it stands. The result from this morning makes the
0:56:02 > 0:56:08
0:56:08 > 0:56:12picture Ciara for Wales. -- AP era for Wales. Four years ago, Fiji
0:56:12 > 0:56:21were our opponents in the last match of the group stages. This is
0:56:21 > 0:56:25a chance for some of those boys to lay those ghosts to rest. Yes. We
0:56:25 > 0:56:30were caught short four years ago. I don't think it will happen again on
0:56:30 > 0:56:35Sunday. They will be dangerous. They have nothing to lose and Fiji
0:56:35 > 0:56:40can be a dangerous side. But our boys are so well organised and it
0:56:40 > 0:56:46so well conditioned, they can put four years ago behind us. Selection
0:56:46 > 0:56:50was discussed in the week. It looks as though Warren Gatland has given
0:56:50 > 0:56:57a few players a chance to cement their commission like Lee Byrne and
0:56:57 > 0:57:01Rhys Priestland. Rhys Priestland had two good games to start with.
0:57:01 > 0:57:06Stephen Jones is coming back from injury. Lee Byrne, again James Hook
0:57:06 > 0:57:09has not been able to train because of injury so there is another
0:57:10 > 0:57:13opportunity. Scott Williams deserves his chance after doing
0:57:13 > 0:57:20very well. It is probably the best side available at the moment in
0:57:20 > 0:57:30terms of form. I think he has gone for his strongest side and he wants
0:57:30 > 0:57:30
0:57:30 > 0:57:36a performance. Going into the Ireland game, he will have a team
0:57:36 > 0:57:41that have played together. Jonathan Davies, you have said that Warren
0:57:41 > 0:57:47Gatland should be picking his strongest 15 every game. He has
0:57:47 > 0:57:53gone for the strongest possible side. He has a few injuries. We
0:57:53 > 0:57:58have a huge opportunity in this World Cup. We have showed what we
0:57:58 > 0:58:03can do against South Africa so we should not fear everyone. We need
0:58:03 > 0:58:11to work the combinations. The back row and the half backs and the
0:58:11 > 0:58:15centres and a back three. It is one of those feelings. This really
0:58:15 > 0:58:21could happen. Ireland probably feel the same as well as England and
0:58:21 > 0:58:30France. We could go to the final. If we can grow and build and
0:58:30 > 0:58:35believe that we can actually do it, I think we can. Let's get the view
0:58:35 > 0:58:42from the touchline. Would you go for the strongest Welsh side?
0:58:42 > 0:58:50have no qualms with this selection. I don't think this is the strongest
0:58:50 > 0:58:52side because Alun Wyn Jones is not in it. He has been outstanding. He
0:58:52 > 0:59:02and Jonathan Davies have played all the games so there is the rest
0:59:02 > 0:59:03
0:59:03 > 0:59:09factor as well. It is a bit of horses for courses but everything
0:59:09 > 0:59:16is going to plan so far. Do you think the Dragons will win? They
0:59:16 > 0:59:23had a good first half and if they can get more continuity in the game,
0:59:23 > 0:59:28they can finish the job. Before we go back to the action, what is your
0:59:28 > 0:59:38prediction for the second half? Hopefully they can kick on and get
0:59:38 > 1:00:02
1:00:02 > 1:00:12a bonus point win. Let's cross back before the kick. Back goes Jason to
1:00:12 > 1:00:15
1:00:15 > 1:00:25me. -- Tovey. Has to backtrack a long way. That was good play by
1:00:25 > 1:00:59
1:00:59 > 1:01:09young Paul Marshall. It was a good poor kicks. There was the mistake
1:01:09 > 1:01:11
1:01:11 > 1:01:21they wanted, and a quick ball. Martyn Thomas... Back inside to
1:01:21 > 1:01:23
1:01:23 > 1:01:33Chavanga, who can quite hold on and a tackle. -- can't quite hold on in
1:01:33 > 1:01:43
1:01:43 > 1:01:48the tackle. Good hands, and a would like to see Jason Tovey takes
1:01:48 > 1:01:53someone on from those positions. He has good balance. There is the
1:01:53 > 1:02:02knock-on which gave the Dragons the opportunity. Good give and take my
1:02:02 > 1:02:12Adam Jones. That was a penalty, being dragged back before the ball
1:02:12 > 1:02:19
1:02:19 > 1:02:27break is onto look Marshall. Has he got support? Isolated. That was
1:02:27 > 1:02:37good play. Good play by Henry, the captain. If this goes wide, they
1:02:37 > 1:02:37
1:02:37 > 1:03:18Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
1:03:18 > 1:03:28reorganised, a wall plaque in red. far the most experienced on the
1:03:28 > 1:03:30
1:03:30 > 1:03:40international stage. They missed several opportunities there. No
1:03:40 > 1:03:41
1:03:41 > 1:03:50communication, didn't keep their debt -- depth. You can see where
1:03:50 > 1:03:54the Ulster strength lies, it is all in the forwards.-the likes of Simon
1:03:54 > 1:04:04Danielli, Danny Wallace, all a week to the World Cup. Ian Humphreys
1:04:04 > 1:04:14through injury. So it is a second choice back line. Lovely angle,
1:04:14 > 1:04:26
1:04:26 > 1:04:33gets the break. There he is. Quick it takes. You would think it was
1:04:33 > 1:04:41pouring with rain, the amount of times that the ball has gone up in
1:04:41 > 1:04:51the air! It leaves the way, and I think he gets an hand in, there, as
1:04:51 > 1:05:23
1:05:23 > 1:05:27well. Tom Willis, having a word were. Do you go for the corner now
1:05:27 > 1:05:37or go for the bonus ball and just the win? I think they should go for
1:05:37 > 1:06:03
1:06:03 > 1:06:10his credit. By that of five. 85% success rate in the league so far
1:06:10 > 1:06:20this season, so, he has gone up on that. If he can keep it that way,
1:06:20 > 1:06:32
1:06:32 > 1:06:37just! He is definitely taking a lot Dragons coach. He pleasing as it to
1:06:37 > 1:06:44be 23-6 this and the in the second half? I am really happy. We are
1:06:44 > 1:06:54ticking over. Confident you can keep the performance going? Yes, I
1:06:54 > 1:06:59
1:06:59 > 1:07:03hope to bring some players on. To replacements. But it is Ulster who
1:07:03 > 1:07:09have made them to have to stop Ian Porter, the Queen's University
1:07:09 > 1:07:19scrum-half, and winning number 21, his replacement Appearance in the
1:07:19 > 1:07:31
1:07:31 > 1:07:41league. -- fifth replacement appearance. Number 18 Adam Macklin
1:07:41 > 1:07:42
1:07:42 > 1:07:51coming on, the 22 year old. Just about holding. That was a good
1:07:51 > 1:08:01tackle. Bannenberg has earned his money as one of the overseas
1:08:01 > 1:08:10
1:08:10 > 1:08:19or was looking inside. The inside ball, back in. -- always looking
1:08:19 > 1:08:27inside. Potter, away. It is pedestrian from Ulster at the
1:08:27 > 1:08:34moment. A pale shadow of the side that took out Cardiff Blues in the
1:08:34 > 1:08:44rain at Ravenhill a couple of weeks ago. House will bring, the Indian
1:08:44 > 1:08:49
1:08:49 > 1:08:56summer, of Lawrie's Gwent! -- how sweltering. Of a glorious went --
1:08:56 > 1:09:06Gwent. Ulster are not offering much and Dragons defence is coping quite
1:09:06 > 1:09:18
1:09:18 > 1:09:24Scarlets as Edinburgh are there are visits to West Wales. -- at Parc Y
1:09:24 > 1:09:29Scarlets. Coming up, is sport Wales with the World Cup preview. Cardiff
1:09:29 > 1:09:36Blues against Glasgow from this at the stadium. That is live on S4C.
1:09:36 > 1:09:46And on Sunday, Jonathan and crew will be on BBC One Wales at 10
1:09:46 > 1:09:48
1:09:48 > 1:09:55twenty-five pm, mulling over Wales's victory over Fiji, we hope!
1:09:55 > 1:10:03I am quietly confident! Fiji have made lots of changes. And that
1:10:03 > 1:10:13Samoan centre has been on Twitter, slagging off everyone. I think he
1:10:13 > 1:10:15
1:10:15 > 1:10:25has thrown his toys out of the Crown well stocked --. -- out of
1:10:25 > 1:10:35the pram. Someone told me, if you lose, say nothing, if you win, say
1:10:35 > 1:10:49
1:10:49 > 1:10:59less. It has not got through to the an exception for. We have 15 Welsh
1:10:59 > 1:11:22
1:11:22 > 1:11:26say the least. He is having a word with Mason Williams. He is leading
1:11:26 > 1:11:36decide in the absence of Luke Charteris. He will take back over
1:11:36 > 1:11:43the captaincy once he gets back from duty with that World Cup squad.
1:11:43 > 1:11:52Europe is Paddy Jackson. -- here is Paddy Jackson, trying to get Ulster
1:11:52 > 1:11:58back into contention. At chips that over, 22-9. Talking about that
1:11:59 > 1:12:08South African - Someone game, South Africa surviving a second park
1:12:09 > 1:12:11
1:12:11 > 1:12:16onslaught to win, 13-five. -- second half onslaught. Nathan
1:12:16 > 1:12:21Williams is going off all the Dragons. Bill prize, more
1:12:21 > 1:12:31experienced in League terms, is coming on. 10 Barker is on for
1:12:31 > 1:12:33
1:12:33 > 1:12:43Ulster. -- Tim Barker. The Dragons beat to work on their kicking. That
1:12:43 > 1:12:44
1:12:44 > 1:12:54has been a weakness. -- needs to work on their kicking. Martyn
1:12:54 > 1:12:56
1:12:56 > 1:13:03Thomas with a good take. Riley, hesitates. Could have done to get
1:13:03 > 1:13:13it quicker, to Thomas. You have Chavanga and Martyn Thomas there
1:13:13 > 1:13:19
1:13:19 > 1:13:29against a couple of forwards. So penalty and eventually getting it.
1:13:29 > 1:14:06
1:14:06 > 1:14:16morning, what did you think about Paul Williams getting sent off?
1:14:16 > 1:14:24
1:14:24 > 1:14:31have not seen it. I think I will watch it over the weekend. It is
1:14:31 > 1:14:38now that the competition starts with some big games. Mike Poole
1:14:38 > 1:14:45cutting through the tackle. lovely angle. That was a great
1:14:45 > 1:14:49turnover. Chris Henry had to take over. They have to clear out and be
1:14:49 > 1:14:59more aggressive when clearing out. They are not taking these players
1:14:59 > 1:15:00
1:15:00 > 1:15:09out when they are standing on their feet. Ulster clear their lines. For
1:15:09 > 1:15:15the Welsh speakers amongst you, you can hear Gareth Charles' commentary
1:15:15 > 1:15:25on Radio Cymru on Sunday morning. Kick-off is at 6 am. It is a good
1:15:25 > 1:15:37
1:15:37 > 1:15:47tackle. 9 and 12 cannot budge him. The assistant on this near side
1:15:47 > 1:16:04
1:16:04 > 1:16:14having his electrics improved. you hear me? Es, you are only four
1:16:14 > 1:16:22
1:16:22 > 1:16:32yards away! Ground control to Major Tom. Surely they can get on with
1:16:32 > 1:16:49
1:16:49 > 1:16:55the game for one minute. One would have hoped so. Nigel Brady towards
1:16:55 > 1:17:03the tail. Lovely break. replacement scrum-half looking for
1:17:03 > 1:17:07support and finds it from Chris Henry. Nevin Spence and Luke
1:17:07 > 1:17:17Marshall looking to get through the centre. The Dragons have defended
1:17:17 > 1:17:25
1:17:25 > 1:17:34well. There could be a threat out wide. Well taken. Ulster's starting
1:17:34 > 1:17:44to look more dangerous. Tonderai Chavhanga flying up. He had to come
1:17:44 > 1:17:55
1:17:55 > 1:18:01in there. He slowed the ball down. A lovely break by Ian Porter. I
1:18:01 > 1:18:11don't know with the back row was. Tom Willis was far too far away.
1:18:11 > 1:18:18Lovely brick. Quick ball and Tonderai Chavhanga or comes in.
1:18:18 > 1:18:28They had a three-man overlap. He caused just enough disruption.
1:18:28 > 1:18:36
1:18:36 > 1:18:46There is the block. Jevon Groves wearing 20 is on for the Dragons.
1:18:46 > 1:18:52Lewis Evans is off for running repairs. Jevon Groves has
1:18:52 > 1:18:59represented Wales on the sevens circuit. He is usually a flanker
1:18:59 > 1:19:09Rory Lock forward. Willie Faloon has been taken off and replaced by
1:19:09 > 1:19:13
1:19:13 > 1:19:23Robbie Diack. Tom Riley to Martyn Thomas. No room on the outside for
1:19:23 > 1:19:40
1:19:40 > 1:19:48Mike Poole. Good tackle. Ulster are getting a few more words of warning.
1:19:48 > 1:19:57The Ospreys are still in the lead against Connaught. And half time
1:19:57 > 1:20:01from Edinburgh, the lead Munster 16-9. The Ospreys could be top
1:20:01 > 1:20:11tonight. The Ospreys youngsters are doing very well. They are looking
1:20:11 > 1:20:35
1:20:35 > 1:20:45as if they are enjoying themselves. Not the greatest pass from Ian
1:20:45 > 1:20:54
1:20:54 > 1:21:04Porter. Dan Tuohy doing the tidying up work. But it goes. There is a
1:21:04 > 1:21:06
1:21:06 > 1:21:16chance here. Tom Reilly. Good play from Andrew Coombs. Good hands.
1:21:16 > 1:21:17
1:21:17 > 1:21:24Robert Sidoli on the wing. Lovely hands from Jevon Groves. They is an
1:21:24 > 1:21:34injured Dragons play down. It is Martyn Thomas. He has been unlucky
1:21:34 > 1:21:39
1:21:39 > 1:21:49with injuries. Martyn Thomas is just about back on his feet. Wayne
1:21:49 > 1:21:50
1:21:50 > 1:21:57Evans 2 Jason Tovey. Good tackle. Ashley Smith gets man and ball.
1:21:57 > 1:22:07Pedrie Wannenburg has been huge for them. The short pass to Nathan Buck.
1:22:07 > 1:22:15
1:22:15 > 1:22:25Good off loading. Did that go forward? Jevon Groves have -- has
1:22:25 > 1:22:27
1:22:27 > 1:22:37shown some good catches. Isolated once again. Easy, easy. Tom Willis
1:22:37 > 1:22:40
1:22:40 > 1:22:50was Jonny no mates in that collision. Ulster clear towards the
1:22:50 > 1:22:52
1:22:52 > 1:23:01grandstand. Martyn Thomas is still limping on this nearside. That is
1:23:01 > 1:23:11the easiest penalty you will ever see. Lovely hands from Jevon Groves.
1:23:11 > 1:23:12
1:23:12 > 1:23:22The chip and chase was on there, but not for the second row! Nigel
1:23:22 > 1:23:33
1:23:33 > 1:23:43Brady finding Robbie Diack. Ulster not getting too much pace in their
1:23:43 > 1:23:52
1:23:52 > 1:23:59attacks. Luke Marshall. Tonderai Chavhanga is injured. He is down on
1:23:59 > 1:24:09all fours. I think he mistimed his tackle and got his head on the
1:24:09 > 1:24:24
1:24:24 > 1:24:34wrong side. This is it. He is all right. He does look a bit days
1:24:34 > 1:24:39
1:24:39 > 1:24:49though. -- days. Lets hear from Stuart Davies and Phil Steele.
1:24:49 > 1:24:51
1:24:51 > 1:24:58forward earlier looks a bit of a mess. It is. It is digester at the
1:24:58 > 1:25:07moment. The Dragons in the box seat. They won't worry about changing
1:25:07 > 1:25:14much. What have you made of Jevon Groves? At least he is trying to
1:25:14 > 1:25:23offload the ball. It will take that little bit of class to put somebody
1:25:23 > 1:25:33in. Spaces of a premium out there at the moment. Stuart Davies has
1:25:33 > 1:25:45
1:25:45 > 1:25:50got a new look. 21 is Joe Bedford, the replacement scrum-half. 17 for
1:25:50 > 1:26:00the Dragons is Phil Price. 16 is Rhys Buckley, the replacement
1:26:00 > 1:26:03
1:26:03 > 1:26:13hooker. We could see Lewis Evans coming back on. Jevon Groves is
1:26:13 > 1:26:26
1:26:26 > 1:26:34doing nicely at the moment. Andrew Coombs now in the number 8 position.
1:26:34 > 1:26:44The ball is high for Tonderai Chavhanga to chase. He can run and
1:26:44 > 1:26:54
1:26:54 > 1:27:04the 100 metres in 10.5. Tonderai Chavhanga has to caps, two of them
1:27:04 > 1:27:04
1:27:04 > 1:27:14against Wales in 2008. I know they have not won the game but a little
1:27:14 > 1:27:24
1:27:24 > 1:27:34bit of belief and going for the corner here would have been good.
1:27:34 > 1:27:37
1:27:37 > 1:27:47Jason Tovey has kicked six from six so far. Off the post. Good recovery
1:27:47 > 1:27:48
1:27:48 > 1:27:58from Adam D'Arcy. He will be disappointed with that. It is not a
1:27:58 > 1:28:05
1:28:05 > 1:28:08tough kid for a left-footer. -- kick. The Dragons still have a 13.
1:28:08 > 1:28:16Advantage. Ulster need two converted tries to get back into
1:28:16 > 1:28:26this game. Ulster have beaten Glasgow, Aironi and the Blues
1:28:26 > 1:28:36
1:28:36 > 1:28:46already this season. They lost to the Ospreys last week. The Dragons
1:28:46 > 1:28:48
1:28:49 > 1:28:58forwards taking it up slowly. Martyn Thomas had a bang on the
1:28:59 > 1:29:06
1:29:07 > 1:29:11right knee and could be about to give way. Joe Bedford, trying to
1:29:11 > 1:29:16take it but it is Ulster's penalty. I think Darren Edwards will work on
1:29:16 > 1:29:25the clearing out. They have not been aggressive enough in the
1:29:25 > 1:29:35contact area. They have been a lot of penalties. -- There have. Adam
1:29:35 > 1:29:38
1:29:38 > 1:29:44D'Arcy is replaced by Conor Gaston. The Dragons 15, Martyn Thomas, has
1:29:44 > 1:29:54been replaced by a Geraint O'Driscoll. He can play fullback,
1:29:54 > 1:29:54
1:29:54 > 1:31:33Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
1:31:33 > 1:31:42and it will not be helped by a play between the two 22s. It has.
1:31:42 > 1:31:50Just go out and try to grab the game. There hasn't been one try-
1:31:50 > 1:32:00scoring opportunity in the second half. Ulster, trying to create one.
1:32:00 > 1:32:05
1:32:05 > 1:32:15And Chavanga just puts that into This could be serious for Jason
1:32:15 > 1:32:30
1:32:30 > 1:32:36Smith. -- Ashley Smith. It is just a collision of the ball. Ashley
1:32:36 > 1:32:42Smith, committed to the tackle, just catches Jason Tovey, as he
1:32:42 > 1:32:52swings round. It does not look like a brake on a ligament problem, just
1:32:52 > 1:32:56
1:32:56 > 1:33:06a bang, so hopefully, he will be OK. We will done, Dr Davies! -- well
1:33:06 > 1:33:08
1:33:08 > 1:33:14done. Blues-Glasgow is tomorrow evening at 10 past six on S4C. We
1:33:14 > 1:33:18can't alter Rob Appleyard. What has he told the lads? We are looking to
1:33:18 > 1:33:24get some energy into this last seven minutes. We're happy with
1:33:24 > 1:33:30what we have done, so far. Tactically, we have played well. We
1:33:30 > 1:33:37just need to try to finish this game of. We have got to try to keep
1:33:37 > 1:33:40playing and close this point of. a bonus point out of the question?
1:33:40 > 1:33:46Ulster have the advantage in terms of territory and possession, so we
1:33:46 > 1:33:56need to level that up. Just one try to the Dragons, with 12 minutes to
1:33:56 > 1:33:57
1:33:57 > 1:34:07clear. He it looks like Ulster are more likely to get the bonus point,
1:34:07 > 1:34:07
1:34:07 > 1:34:17in a losing cause. Big overlap for Ulster. Luke Marshall, hands on.
1:34:17 > 1:34:27Has he got that down for Ulster's first try? I tell you what. It's
1:34:27 > 1:34:28
1:34:28 > 1:34:38that is great defence. Neil Paterson sense it upstairs. Jason
1:34:38 > 1:34:45Tovey with the attempted tackle. I think his book is in touch.
1:34:45 > 1:34:53could well be. We can have a look. The eye think it is an eye-patch. A
1:34:53 > 1:34:57is for it is very near the line. is a great tackle from Jason Tovey.
1:34:57 > 1:35:06His foot is down before the ball, from the first and well, you could
1:35:06 > 1:35:16see. It is in touch, the left but. Great tackle from Jason Tovey. --
1:35:16 > 1:35:18
1:35:18 > 1:35:26the left but -- foot. Especially from a man who was limping badly a
1:35:26 > 1:35:36couple of minutes ago. Let's hear the decision from Neil ballade.
1:35:36 > 1:35:38
1:35:38 > 1:35:46have got the decision. What have you got? He was in touch. No try.
1:35:46 > 1:35:56The that is a great tackle. His foot hits the ground first. It is a
1:35:56 > 1:35:57
1:35:57 > 1:36:07very good tackle. The defensive line and it bothered Dragons has
1:36:07 > 1:36:16
1:36:16 > 1:36:26lost again. -- line-out for the touchline. A remarkable recovery
1:36:26 > 1:36:40
1:36:40 > 1:36:50from that knock he took a few a great tackle. He scrambled very,
1:36:50 > 1:36:58
1:36:58 > 1:37:08experienced in regional terms. think Ashley Smith his heart. -- is
1:37:08 > 1:37:08
1:37:08 > 1:37:18hurt. Getting up very gingerly, as his fellow centre, Tom Riley, does
1:37:18 > 1:37:27
1:37:27 > 1:37:34some tackling. I think the wind was getting the put into the scrum and.
1:37:34 > 1:37:41Good tackle. Look at this now. That is a great tackle. I think the knee
1:37:41 > 1:37:50caught him in the guts, just watch, a great tackle. That is a fantastic
1:37:50 > 1:37:55tackle. He hung on in there, didn't he? He is standing still. The other
1:37:55 > 1:38:04guy is a flying in. Great commitment from both centres. I'd
1:38:04 > 1:38:07think he is going off, unfortunately. Great tackle. Do you
1:38:07 > 1:38:13think that Dragons have lacked ambition in the second half or is
1:38:13 > 1:38:18it all hands to the pump? They need a victory. They have had a couple
1:38:18 > 1:38:24of tough days on the road. Back home in front of their supporters,
1:38:24 > 1:38:29get the victory first, that was the message. I think they will do that.
1:38:29 > 1:38:34If they can get one more score, they would have chased it. But that
1:38:34 > 1:38:41is quite an honest assessment. They are worried about closing it out
1:38:41 > 1:38:51now. He did Dragons, conceding a couple late in the game to lose in
1:38:51 > 1:38:57
1:38:57 > 1:39:07court last week. Ashley Smith is up -- in Connaught. That was a great
1:39:07 > 1:39:17result. Super tackle there. Still, knows his in front. -- noses in
1:39:17 > 1:39:26
1:39:26 > 1:39:30O'Driscoll has moved up into the inside-centre position. A lot of
1:39:30 > 1:39:40reorganisation just like there was in their last home game when they
1:39:40 > 1:39:53
1:39:53 > 1:39:59kick through. The game, losing momentum with these stoppages.
1:39:59 > 1:40:08victory is important for them. Just try to close the game down. Lovely
1:40:08 > 1:40:18kick. I think he will be happy with the result. It is always easy for
1:40:18 > 1:40:33
1:40:33 > 1:40:43-- muck. Joe Brett from has taken over the leadership now. He has
1:40:43 > 1:40:44
1:40:44 > 1:40:54previously been captain of Rotherham. -- je Bedford. -- Joao
1:40:54 > 1:41:23
1:41:23 > 1:41:33his Kieran Jenkins. He is from the been largely conservative in the
1:41:33 > 1:41:55
1:41:55 > 1:42:00second period. What they have, the Go seven minutes left for someone
1:42:00 > 1:42:10to attract Johnson was Matt -- Jonathon's attention for the man of
1:42:10 > 1:42:42
1:42:42 > 1:42:49The crowd roaring because they do in the second period. They should
1:42:49 > 1:42:57be chasing the game. The forwards are their strengths, but there
1:42:57 > 1:43:06hasn't been a lot of creativity in midfield. Just down the channel,
1:43:06 > 1:43:11the centres carry it, but no real creativity. Dragons will be happy
1:43:11 > 1:43:21to get four points to their credit, having started to the 11th in the
1:43:21 > 1:43:38
1:43:38 > 1:43:48finally put this match to bed and get another try? The crowd deserve
1:43:48 > 1:43:58it, I think as they get going behind the home side. Both sides
1:43:58 > 1:44:09
1:44:09 > 1:44:19with equal penetration into the Dragons have got a wall of their
1:44:19 > 1:44:22
1:44:22 > 1:44:32replacements on. -- all of their replacements. Can Ulster run it out
1:44:32 > 1:44:40of the offence? The interception don't count for anything. Add
1:44:40 > 1:44:49desperately frustrating game for Chavanga. The Yes, a few breaks, a
1:44:49 > 1:44:57few tackles, a few stars. His defensive duties, well-read, but
1:44:57 > 1:45:07the referee was playing Ulster advantage. Chavanga formally with
1:45:07 > 1:45:08
1:45:08 > 1:45:14the Golden Lions. -- formerly. He has had quite a match already.
1:45:14 > 1:45:22fairy-tale start. Calming all the way from South Africa. -- coming
1:45:22 > 1:45:27all the way. He has done well. For me, the man who has controlled the
1:45:27 > 1:45:37game, with a try-saving tackle and kick the goals, my man of the
1:45:37 > 1:45:42matches Jason Tovey. -- my man of the match is Jason Tovey. Past the
1:45:42 > 1:45:51half-century of points for the season, at in this, the 5th game,
1:45:51 > 1:46:01and, it seems, the Dragons' second victory. You need a little drum
1:46:01 > 1:46:21
1:46:21 > 1:46:31roll or something! You have lost me Whitten. -- out it goes. Up in the
1:46:31 > 1:46:31
1:46:31 > 1:47:13Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds
1:47:13 > 1:47:23Tom Riley flies up with the tackle on Luke Marshall. No way through
1:47:23 > 1:47:26
1:47:26 > 1:47:35for this Ulster three-quarter line. Dan Tuohy tries the Wimbledon route.
1:47:35 > 1:47:41Dreadful. That sums up Chris Henry's night. They will come back
1:47:41 > 1:47:47for the scrum with just over two minutes left. House satisfied will
1:47:47 > 1:47:51Darren Edwards be? Very positive in the first half. They created one
1:47:51 > 1:47:58opportunity and scored it. He will be disappointed that they have not
1:47:58 > 1:48:03created much in the second half. The Ulster pack has dominated
1:48:03 > 1:48:09proceedings but unfortunately for them, possession and territory,
1:48:09 > 1:48:18they have not turned it into points. They have not put points on the
1:48:18 > 1:48:28board. A comfortable win for the Dragons. At least it is a Welsh win
1:48:28 > 1:48:45
1:48:45 > 1:48:51after three defeats in a row on a Friday night. They have not broken
1:48:52 > 1:49:01the Dragons' defence down. Tom Riley and Ashley Smith has -- have
1:49:02 > 1:49:03
1:49:03 > 1:49:13tackled well. That was poor communication. They went blind but
1:49:13 > 1:49:14
1:49:14 > 1:49:20there was only Tonderai Chavhanga there and the scrum-half.
1:49:20 > 1:49:30Ospreys lead Connaught 17-10. If Munster lose, the Ospreys will go
1:49:30 > 1:49:34
1:49:34 > 1:49:44top. The Dragons lose it in midfield. Nevin Spence looks for
1:49:44 > 1:49:52
1:49:52 > 1:50:02the counter-attack. Luke Marshall getting it wide. Out to Ian Whitten.
1:50:02 > 1:50:07
1:50:07 > 1:50:14This will be the last play. Great pick-up. Paddy Jackson looking for
1:50:14 > 1:50:18his second try of the week in Wales. But it is not to be. Plenty of
1:50:18 > 1:50:24perspiration a but not quite enough inspiration. The Dragons will be
1:50:24 > 1:50:28happy to come out with the four points. A win is a win. The first
1:50:28 > 1:50:34half was very good and they turned the pressure into points and took
1:50:34 > 1:50:36their opportunities. They have been comfortable wingers. Ulster have
1:50:37 > 1:50:44had a lot of possession and territory but have not offered
1:50:44 > 1:50:54anything. A very good win for the Dragons. Tom Riley with the only
1:50:54 > 1:51:03
1:51:03 > 1:51:08first half left a gap in midfield and Tom Riley put the Dragons into
1:51:08 > 1:51:18a half-time lead. An exchange of penalties followed in the second
1:51:18 > 1:51:19
1:51:19 > 1:51:28half. But it was the Dragons' defence to the fore in the second
1:51:28 > 1:51:35period. Jason Tovey's try-saving tackle winning the match. Let's
1:51:35 > 1:51:40take a look at the table. The Dragons are up to 7th. The Ospreys
1:51:40 > 1:51:50are currently 17-10 ahead against Connaught. If that stays the same
1:51:50 > 1:51:53
1:51:53 > 1:52:00and muster lose in Edinburgh, the It was not the prettiest game but a
1:52:00 > 1:52:04win is a win. Yes. They will be delighted to have won the game.
1:52:04 > 1:52:09They will be disappointed that they did not take advantage in the
1:52:09 > 1:52:16second half of the control they had. They were the better side. They
1:52:16 > 1:52:21went down in the second half just to win the game. They defended well.
1:52:21 > 1:52:26In some ways, it is a second win at home and gives the momentum but
1:52:26 > 1:52:31there are still things that Darren Edwards needs to work on. At half-
1:52:31 > 1:52:38time, we talked about them getting a bonus point. That did not happen
1:52:38 > 1:52:44but it will be happy dressing room. That's right. It was all about
1:52:44 > 1:52:51getting a win. Ulster are a good side so it will be happy changing
1:52:51 > 1:52:58room. We spoke about the defence in the second half. Resolute from the
1:52:58 > 1:53:05Dragons. When Ulster did break through, they scrambled well as
1:53:05 > 1:53:10well. Yes. It was a good second half defensive effort. They did not
1:53:10 > 1:53:16commit members to the breakdown and that is exactly what they did. They
1:53:16 > 1:53:20had numbers out wide and it was well organised and well
1:53:20 > 1:53:25communicated. Pedrie Wannenburg goes through the tackle but they do
1:53:26 > 1:53:33not commit numbers to the breakdown. When they did have space, Ulster,
1:53:33 > 1:53:43they looked dangerous. On this occasion, the Dragons get the
1:53:43 > 1:53:45
1:53:45 > 1:53:55penalty. Again, a good break. These Dragons worked hard to get out wide.
1:53:55 > 1:54:02This is a great tackle by Jason Tovey. He probably summed up the
1:54:02 > 1:54:09work ethic and the quality defensively off the Dragons. He is
1:54:09 > 1:54:16the man of the match and he is with Phil Steele. A win is a win. Is
1:54:16 > 1:54:20that how you saw it? We said at half-time that the first objective
1:54:20 > 1:54:28was to guess the wind. We would have liked to have scored a few
1:54:28 > 1:54:34more tries but we are glad to get the win. Two from two at home this
1:54:34 > 1:54:40season now. Yes. We want to win all our home games. You're the man of
1:54:40 > 1:54:50the match. Welcome to Wales Tonderai Chavhanga. How was it for
1:54:50 > 1:54:56
1:54:56 > 1:55:02you? I have not played since make a unique way of preparing for rugby
1:55:02 > 1:55:12in Wales. I knew what was going to be very cold so I got a bucket and
1:55:12 > 1:55:12
1:55:13 > 1:55:20put ice and water and did my hands in there.
1:55:20 > 1:55:25We spoke about him before the game and he impressed tonight. That's
1:55:25 > 1:55:34right. He looked dangerous with the ball in hand but he was good in
1:55:34 > 1:55:43defence as well. But it might be a different ball game in November and
1:55:43 > 1:55:47December. He has obviously come from the southern hemisphere. It
1:55:47 > 1:55:57will be interesting to see how he performs in the cold and wet in
1:55:57 > 1:55:57
1:55:57 > 1:56:06places like Connaught. I am sure he will see a lot more ball in the air
1:56:06 > 1:56:11which he didn't tonight. He looks great with the ball in hand.
1:56:11 > 1:56:15Blues are in action against Glasgow tomorrow. Yes. We were disappointed
1:56:15 > 1:56:21to lose against Munster last week but we've had a good start of the
1:56:22 > 1:56:29season. Hopefully, we can climb the table. We have to discuss the World
1:56:29 > 1:56:37Cup. Fiji coming up. We discussed earlier, there is no danger that
1:56:37 > 1:56:42France 2007 will happen again is there? I don't think so. There is a
1:56:42 > 1:56:48real resilience and a tough mental edge to this Welsh team at the
1:56:48 > 1:56:52moment. There's an opportunity for Wales in this World Cup. Once you
1:56:52 > 1:57:00get into the quarter-final, there is a serious opportunity to get to