Scarlets v Dragons Scrum V Live

Unbeaten in Europe over the past fortnight, they have flown the flag

emphatically for Wales. None more so than at the free-scoring

Scarlets. So with Northampton dealt with, it is time for the Dragons de

journey west it into a heart and soul rugby country. They say West

is best in these parts. The man of quite may disagree. But Stephen

Jones, dropped by Wales this week, is one man determined to show he

has what it takes. Both sides will approach tonight

brimming with confidence, but the stats don't make great Reading for

the Dragons. They have lost their last six matches in the lead

tonight will propel them into the This man will not be playing for

the Barbarians, Stephen Jones has declined the invitation in order to

play for his region, making his 300th appearance tonight. Joining

me his former Wales captain Kingsley Jones, and Robert Jones.

We will talk in a moment, the two coaches have been speaking of the

importance of carrying on the momentum of from Europe.

Six wins out of seven for the Scarlets, including two excellent

victories in Europe, how pleasing has the form been? It has been very

good, but it has been built on taking the next game as it comes.

We have been able to perform in the fixtures we have had. It has been

very pleasing for me as a coach, we want to put down a marker, playing

against big European teams. We beat Perpignan on with a very good

performance. The international calls have hit you again, you are

short of about seven players, how frustrating is that? We have been

able to give opportunities to lot of the group that will play today,

they have shown up very well, so we're confident in the fact that

these boys can step up and prove they are true Scarlets. It is

frustrating, because there were replayed last week was pleasing, it

would be good to keep that form going, but we are really good place,

it is good at our players are recognised. Enjoy the game. A thank

you. An interesting sub-plot, the head

slightly aggrieved at missing out on the Wales squad for the

I spoke to Stephen Jones yesterday, he is disappointed, but he will

want to prove a point. He is a great player, bags of experience,

and if he plays well, Warren Gatland cannot overlook him. A bit

different for Jason Tovey, he thought he had taken one step ahead,

but it is based on current form, Dan Biggar has kicked very well,

and despite the qualities that Jason Tovey possesses in terms of

his overall game, Dan Biggar is probably the better choice at the

moment. You have been impressed by someone who has made a shift from

the second row into the back row, Aaron Shingler? He has impressed me

for a number of years. A big, athletic player, very quick, scored

a fantastic try in the Commonwealth Games. I think the back row is a

position that we will see the best of him. He has been playing lock.

Playing back row because there are a few injuries at Scarlets, a lot

of competition here. I am keen to see him performed tonight because I

think he is an massive prospect. Slotting into a back row that also

includes Ben Morgan. He always seems to play well in front of us.

These coaches are without their top players, it does hold momentum,

doesn't it? De seat either side benefiting most from that.

scallops, home advantage probably. -- Scarlets. But ultimately, a lot

of these players are playing a lot of rugby for the Scarlets and the

Dragons, I think home advantage will play its part. The teams are

on their way out. Welsh language commentary is on the red button.

Get involved by at text and Twitter. gloves whether! But conditions,

pretty good on the field, it must be said. Ashley Smith, playing his

100th game for the Dragons, leads them out. Five for witnessing on

Wales duty. But plenty of experience. Plenty of talent behind,

Jason Tovey, knocking on the door. the Scarlets will know that as much

as anybody, he spent a few seasons down here, Gavin Thomas, before

moving to the Dragons. They will be looking out for him. 100 games for

Ashley Smith. Treble that and that is the contribution of Stephen

Jones in the Scarlets showed. -- show it. Maybe he will be preparing

to wear the red of Wales. As it is, he is more than happy to come back

and help out the region, and come back to a standing ovation.

Carmarthen boy, Scarlets through with Matthew Rees in the Welsh set-

up. -- Ken Owens. And behind Stephen Jones, to lead the side,

Sean Lamont, Gareth Maule, and Adam Warren, who has been creating an

impression in midfield. A mix and match on the bench, a bit of

experience and some slightly newer call-ups, I think it is going to be

a very exciting game. A lot of nucleus of the side is there.

Fingers crossed, a very, very good Europe, it is back to the bread and

butter of the league. Both teams, looking to move up that table after

fairly shaky starts to the season for both. Scarlets have definitely

solidified in recent weeks, seven unexpected position. -- to use

of the way, and Gavin Thomas, right in the thick of things in the

opening stages, slowing things down for a team who are under a bit of

last that Gavin Thomas might be - has come about. Stephen Jones has

crossed 700 points in league rugby. And he adds another three, and

against the Scarlets on the score board early on. -- get the Scarlets

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and not be exposed in the field, as to stop a few years ago now, in the

state. -- the States. A good line- Being forced back, knocked over the

lucky, at the Dragons, because he was isolated, but strangely

enough,... He is being penalised, the number seven. That was a close

call, wasn't it? I think Ken Owens and thought he could steal that

ball, unfortunately, the referee said he came from an offside

position. Very difficult to see Jason Tovey has been in pretty good

form this season. A bit unlucky, came off Adam Warren. Gavin Thomas,

asking for the off side. Knock-on has been given. I think the ball

played for man. Good technique, poor execution. Did he play for it?

I think that was a penalty, I think. I think he did play for it, and

Gavin Thomas was right to ask for that. He said straight away, he was

going in. He has started all eight league matches for the Scarlets

this season. He is a former Dragon. That is a free ball for Alan Jones

in the front. The Scarlets switched committing match. Life is being

made difficult for the Dragons. Now they have lost it. They have been

turned over by the Scarlets but it has been well won backed by the

Dragons. The defence is very well so far with the Scarlets. That is

better. Just cleared out. A bit it was a try saving tackle. Were

It is a great finish if he does get in. I would imagine it is a touch.

Let's have a look. And he is short. Good effort both. A decision. The

feet are in touch and the defending effective. That was good play.

Great hands. A good tackle at the of bother me his own try-line. Who

has the gaps? -- guts? That was good patient played by the Scarlets

and good control. -- play. There by Gavin Thomas. Wayne Evans

thought he could spot just the penalty. Knocked forward ball-

carrying. -- not. That is the guy who takes the drift and stops it.

If you run it on, it stops the drift a little bit and they have

extra numbers. It was a great defence. It all came about with a

quick ball from the ruck. They could not organise a defensive line.

They had numbers a wide. -- out caress least Scarlets has been very

solid. -- Llanelli. The Newport Dragons have dominated. A plentiful

stream of possession. Gavin Thomas ticket income at maybe the Scarlets

could have the scrum. -- took it in, maybe the Scarlets could have the

scrum. It will be interesting to had to see Ben Morgan take on the

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Dragons this evening. That was a forced to kick. That was good

defending by the Dragons will start -- the Scarlets were forced to kick.

One thing for this balance, they had numbers out wide but someone is

up on the inside ran. They need to hold the line and keep their depth.

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No. That is what we need to look at. That was good link play. That was

Brown. He could really had got in behind the defence. That was a

great pick up by Kenneth Owens. It was the tackle that dislodged it

but the advantage has been played anyway. He made a break.

Unfortunately, he just lost the in the opening stages. Any half

Bulls de he knows he has given the lead back to the Scarlets. -- in an

instant. Keep an eye on him. He rushed up. He is used to being on

the wing. There is the whole up the middle. That is the difference. You

need to watch. Scarlets wanted taking quickly but it was not quite

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back on his feet. I think he themselves Brom there's trouble. It

was a poor pass. -- from this Equally good work by Jonathan

Edwards. It was short on the left- hand side. Stephen Jones had

spotted the overlap. They were coming down the right hand side.

From the turnover, to slow with the delivery. Jonathan Edwards got to

penalties as far as scoring goes. The ball is a little bit slippery.

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every mum back into their usual positions. The Dragons have

dominated possession and dominated the field position. They are behind

on the most important statistic on the scoreboard. They need to keep

plugging away. The line-out for the Close on a couple of occasions for

the Dragons. That is a very clever kick. Does well. If Martin Thomas

get that, he scores. Simple as that. If he holds on to that... This is

the forward pass. Definitely a forward. A great take. Daniel Evans

went over like a 19. -- a 9 p no. hands behind him to deliver the

with that final pass not been delivered with the necessary

accuracy. Well controlled by Ben that Dragons have got to get

something. A couple of opportunities. It has gone 90

degrees, I think that is a good call, actually. Scarlets are

complaining that it didn't go 90 there are no players on the left-

hand side. Povey is not looking to wide, that is an easy drop goal,

usually pops them over, he was going to go wide, but then Scarlets

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got out, closed him down, he was in the ball back. They have got some

problems, everybody thinks they are scrum half at the moment for

Scarlets. They should find it Stephen Jones, he has played 300

that brilliant take by Dan Evans, perhaps they could have done better.

I do get frustrated sometimes, it is so difficult to break from a

They are not going to get any a bit, the defence just drifts wide. If

you are going to be a dummy runner, you have to make sure you get a

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chance for the ball. You have to they'll steal. Dragons's coach, how

frustrating is that you never do best chances and not put them away?

It is frustrating, we are really close at the moment, we just need

some point on the board. There are a lot of good areas in our game, we

are doing well, we just need to return the ball. I hope we will

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so far. And abetted kick, as well. Dragon's defence to get into

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opportunity. Very good play again, great pass. Jason Tovey does

exceptionally well. Doesn't get stirred up. Makes the tackle. There

is a two on one there. Lovely pass by Stephen Jones. Good

remaining of the first half, this is as close as the Scarlets have

This would be a bloke to the Dragons, if they could score after

all the pressure they have had -- first time, I wonder what kind of

space Aled Brew would have had. Another chance for the Scarlets to

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word. Off the ball, at scrums are... Clear? Am glad he didn't say "shake

hands". This is the offence. Stephen Jones does the break. Evans

goes in. There we are. It is close, with 10 minutes of the first half

remaining, Scarlets extend the lead to 93. This is Kingsley-Jones. What

is wrong with the Scarlets line-up? I am not quite sure. At the start

of the game they were losing momentum in different areas, they

lost two line-outs on the bounce. The last 15 minutes, Scarlets have

come back into it. Phase two chances for the Dragons, that could

be the difference? You have got to give the benefit of the doubt to be

defender. A great tackle, Gareth Maule with the tackle. But you're

right, you have got to take every point, and I'm sure they will be

looking back the back tomorrow, and ruing their charges. A quick word

about the intensity? You get real feel for its, very intense, a lot

of collisions come it is a real was going to make a mess and it. --

make a mess of it. Time again for Martin Thomas. Ali's kick. -- a

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board now, turn the pressure into half-time - the Dragons. They have

dominated the first half. 10 from 10 as for the line-outs. He

readjust so. -- readjusts. It is all on or about the 10m line at the

moment. There are not many people connecting to the ruck. That was a

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good tackle. It came off the. Wayne slides out of the hands of Rhys

Wales. Including reaction from the the Blues. 8 o'clock, later than

usual, Australia of course on Saturday afternoon. He wasted no

time whatsoever. He slotted it and brings the Dragons back to within a

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kick. They needed that. They have there was a kick. He is thought of

endeavour but needs to stay on the right side of the law. He has given

away three penalties in succession. the Dragons as the first half draws

to a close. That was silly play. Ken Owens read a what he was going

to do. I do not know what the Scarlets supporters up on about

with the booing. Just watch! It is a block. The referee shouted at

Kenneth Owens not to block. It is quite unusual. They went for the

touch. With two and a half minutes left, I thought they would be going

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They have gone for the try. Is he held up? The crowd claim a try. The

referee goes to the ATM know. Rhys Thomas thinks he has got her. --

the ball to ground? -- ploughed. Ship they have gone for the

penalty? -- should. From that angle, I cannot see Martyn Thomas being

under them. He is bundled off. is a try. There is no reason why

beyond Rhys Thomas. That has to be drive. OK. The tables have turned

on the Dragons right at the end of the first half. They were the ones

pressing down field. One bit of indecision and 80 metres later it

is the former Dragon, Rhys Thomas, who gets the first try of the

evening. What a costly decision?! Did he knocked it on? Let's have a

look. Let's have a look at the next as far as the Dragons a concerned.

The whistle goes for half time. Instead of being just three points

behind, it is a different ball game. The try, right on the death, but

the completely different complexion on it. The Scarlets took their

opportunities and that is the difference. They'd take the penalty

and go in 9-9. They have dominated for most of the game was up the

clinical finishing and kicking of Stephen Jones and that is what has

been the difference. They have to It was a big night for Stephen

Jones pulls up another Wales reject caught the eye, Alan Brew going

close early on. The first half came down to a kicking duel between the

down to a kicking duel between the two 10s. In the final minutes, Rhys

Thomas scored a crucial try. 16-6 to the Scarlets. An interesting

first half. The Dragons were dominating but they did not take

their chances. They had a couple of chances. They did have the better

part of the game in terms of territory and quality of the ball.

There was probably more continuity in the game. The Scarlets, this is

about staying in the game. They did not look the side they were last

week or have been over the last couple of weeks. A lot of that was

Dan maybe to the pressure they were under, certainly at the breakdown.

That try would have knocked the stuffing out of the Dragons.

Dragons were dominant in many areas. I think the set piece from the

Dragons looks tidy. Early on the momentum was going with the Dragons.

The Scarlets could not gain any momentum. I note Rob spoke about

great work from the back row of the Dragons and often we have seen the

Scarlets trying to clean the ruck. That blow there really is a bitter

blow for the Dragons. It is an old cliche there is no worse the time

to concede than that. Some pretty sloppy play to give the ball away.

It means the Dragons will be willing those missed chances even

more now. We can have a look at a couple of them. They were quicker

on the ball than the Scarlets. Gas drifted across well and made the

vital tackle. -- Gareth Maule. Into the hands of Alan prove. Had Martyn

Thomas been aware of that, it would have been a certain try. When you

have time and space, you have drop goals. They will rue the chances

they have missed. The Scarlets will going at half-time. Gavin Thomas

has given away penalties but he has slowed so much possession down. It

has taken away a lot of the attacking options. They will look

for a more fluid game and that will give them the incentive to move

forward. We'd talked about how the Scarlets have not been functioning

very smoothly. What has been going wrong? Here is the half back coming

in. It has to be said, it is difficult. That wrote looks to be

short. A lot of movement and a lot of confusion. -- that throat. The

Dragons are competing well on the Scarlets ball. We're not seeing the

same competition on the Dragons balls. They are looking really good

in the set pieces. Numbers, not only is it to stop attacking, when

you come from the breakdown, the defensive line is not as organised

as it should be because people are in a ruck. The Scarlets did get the

crucial try. It was eventually given to Rhys Thomas. I doubt there

were any issues with the fact he got the ball down. He came across

and made a bit of a hash of it. He looked very Sharpe to get that and

gathered the ball. It is power played by the prop forward. He was

pushing Wayne Evans at of the way. They controlled most of the game.

At half-time, having just scored, it is all about momentum. Work on

the areas you need to work on. There was disappointment and

frustration. Plenty more rugby to come to light and across the next

seven days on BBC Wales starting with a world-class line-up on

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Tomorrow, the pro 12 continues. On Sunday, you had just seen the trail

We are back next week for Leinster verses the Blues at 8pm. And next

Saturday, a revenge mission, as Tonight, Sport Wales at 9pm.

Speaking of the Blues, they kicked off at this week's round at the

He doesn't need them. A first to sue it. He beats two men. All the

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winger. The Blues's third try, they Their best win for two-and-a-half

years, as it happens. Phil is with a Welsh veteran down on the

touchline. Here we are. Congratulations on your call up,

how did you find out? I had a text, I thought it was just the boys,

having a joke, really. But it was real. Is it right that there are

about 50 of them coming down to play, but you are not plane because

of the call up? Yes, I have been called up for Wales, so I cannot

play. It is not just a call-up for experience, you could end up

playing? A bit of a chance. I'm just trying to do well, and see how

it goes. Where were you last season? I was playing fortnightly.

He reads the BECTU and, Matthew Rees, what is the atmosphere like?

A lot of youngsters, I feel quite old at the moment! The success in

the World Cup, great opportunity to play against Australia, and a good

chance for the boys to get a result. Hopefully that can do the job for

us. Everyone have felt for you when you had your injury before the

World Cup, how do you feel about it? Obviously disappointed, but at

the end of the day, that is rugby, these things happen. I bounce back

from that now, I'm glad to be back playing the game after the neck

operation, which was a great success. Hopefully I can get that

red jersey back on soon as well. Good luck to both of you.

We have spoken a lot about how some of the best players have been away

at the World Cup, how it has given an opportunity for youngsters,

Williams de defies that, now he has a chance of starting against

Australia. -- typify is that. Williams has come from nowhere, but

his form deserves an opportunity. We have struggled in the full back

position. But Liam Williams, I think, is very sharp, his greater

with the ball in hand, good defensively, and if he does play,

he will not have a worry. Anyone tonight you think might break into

the squad? At the start of the show, we talked, I think it is fantastic

in one way, because the only way you develop and improve his by

playing, and coaches often stick with experienced players. This is

paying dividends throughout Welsh rugby. Good stuff. They are about

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to kick off, let go back to our left for the pastures of London

eight and 11 as to where the ball gave away the penalty. There was an

well in the first half, very well. But I don't know if he lost that,

or what. It is a good ploy, number 8 is coming from the blind side.

That pass is waited correctly, it puts a bit of pressure. As it is,

the pressure is back on the Scarlets. It almost goes without

saying, the Dragons take their own Scarlets's defence in the second

half. I think they have to pick and drive the Dragon's's players. They

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ball. If you do, he is going to players between nine and 10, no

wonder the scrum half has no idea who took hit. A great run from Aled

Brew. They have got to use him a when the Scarlets's fans thought

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think the Dragons now I'm not looking very threatening, so they

have to get in their heads - we need to win this. Whether by drop

goals, whether by penalties, that is the only way they can win this

game, that is how they have got to do it, realise that very quickly.

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Jason Tovey goes up to 75 points to Williams. I tell you what, he has

got a lot to do it if he is going to be mentioned in the same breath

as Shane Williams. Four tries on his debut against the USA. Another

53 odd to go, maybe then he will be up with him. I have a couple of

guests. You have a rugby connection. I have come my played outside-half,

and die have an insight flanker. Did you teach him all he knows?

like to think so, yes. He did a lot of tackling for me. What he has

gone on do do is fantastic. Craig, you are a Birmingham man? West Brom.

I'm more used to the round ball, but I'm enjoying it. We have got an

album out on Monday, we are on a UK tour, four shows in Wales. I like

the Scarlets tie! He will be introducing the next on their

angled. He kept it in field. Evans did not had too much time to

play with. Jason tabby did not want the quick throw from Tonderai

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ball was bouncing around. That was high tackle. That is a two

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incidents of foul play now. down the field. That is the way it

chant of, off, goes up. It is hard to judge what has happened. If the

referee does not see it, he does Stephen Jones. That must have hurt.

play. He was trying to do the miracle ball. There is the line-out.

He went up. He grabbed his arm. That was not intentional. A penalty,

nothing else. Andrew Coombs looks to be struggling with his right arm.

It is his shoulder, I think. Jevon Grose is on to replace him. --

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Groves. He is a church village Bory. free ball. Scrum, red.

sloppiness of the play. Once they have the attack, the ball was out

side. Again, here, they have to straighten up. But the accelerator

on. He gets pushed off. They went wide and once again. There we are.

Ken and Owens came in through the middle. I do not think he was

behind the back foot. He was way behind the back foot. That was poor

presentation by the Dragons. It was poor presentation. Two changes in

the front row. It is the experienced Steve Jones at hooker

and alongside him, Nathan Williams. He had a couple of games for the

Scarlets last year, Nathan Williams, from have a third West. --

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Dragons, but they are not nailing them. It was Erin Brewer who caused

Only one place he is going. His lead got caught underneath. Just

what the left leg. He collapsed. I just hope no serious danger. The

referee gets older over. -- bowled Hopefully it will be OK. Hype

extension. -- hyperextension. had the win knocked out of him

first. -- wind. If we slow it down, this guy is a prop forward. If we

run it on full speed, he hesitates and hesitates. If he went early and

attacked the prop forward, the gap would open up. Scarlets are making

four changes in one ago. We will bring you are to speed with them in

a moment. Two in the front row, one in the second row and one in the

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try to get out of their own half hooker was birth. The opportunity

was there. -- there. It has been a very physical encounter. The

Dragons have done well. We need to freshen things up and bring more

energy to it. We need some energy on the park. Aaron Shingler was a

bit dazed. What you tactics? need to keep on working hard. This

game will be won by the side who are prepared to work the hardest.

It is a physical local derby. but to replacements in the front

row. Lou Reed directly behind them. The first opening for Mat Gilbert.

It did not look very nice. It is Rhys Thomas all the time. If that

is the case, he needs to yellow card him, unfortunately, if he

things that is the case. The third penalty against him, the next one,

pretty obvious come up the way the very often before. He has three

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underneath it. That was close, very Adam Hughes. Rees Thomas is now

coming off of. He has been penalised, the referee spotted it,

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off he comes. Deacon Manu is on for Ouch! Smith just caught one in the

Ashley Smith gets attention. Yes, That is a superb kick from Stephen

Jones. Quickly taken, though, but seen the contact, I haven't seen

the man. There were so many bodies, I haven't got a number for you.

will have a look now. Similar situation, it is a dangerous tackle.

It is a penalty. Let's see the are in danger of throwing the baby

out with the bathwater. It is not scoring a try, so now they have to

kick... Have a bit of that. It is actually Ben Morgan who caught him.

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committed to the ruck. Not one person. One on the floor, that is

it. Lovely hands, Martyn Thomas. really. Just in the end. Just watch

this. Good pass again, nothing on, to the Watney gone against the

Barbarians before the World Cup. He's always at hand ball. -- a

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Martyn Thomas was penalised. This will be interesting. He certainly

the ball, bodies going here and there, and blocking, all sorts.

has moved the ball forward a couple of yards. Scott Morgan has spotted

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within a converted try of getting new front row. They haven't caught

very well with the high ball, have Anywhere will do, away from those

forwards. It is still on for the Scarlets. Good counter rucking,

once again. Someone is going. will be alive. I bet it is number

up, trying to get out of the way, that is a clear penalty, yellow

the first half for Stephen Jones, he has had to wait almost half an

hour into the second half to add to that. But that could be the most

important of the maul, because it has put the Scarlets two scores

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looked like scoring a try, they out now for the Dragons. They have

got to find two scores from collapsing, it will just eat

Dragons will certainly be hoping to Brew. If he cut his error rate

the defence in numbers. What him stand off. That is what the Dragons

should have picked up on and driven through the middle. Adam Hughes.

Good tackle by Adam Warren. Nobody dared at scrum-half. -- nobody

chance. The ball was slowed down once again. The ball has been so

slow for both sides. It is ball marks for the Scarlets defence.

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bin. Steffan Jones to come on for Scarlets. Aaron Hughes has looked

terms, 9-9. And in Humphreys penalty. Great defensive work by

all to do. Watch the numbers again. them a losing bonus point. Every

point is pressures for them. Two league wins so far this season. --

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Dragons are looking to see if they Dragons are hoping that will be

enough to get them the losing bonus least have something to cheer at

offside position? Martyn Thomas cramping up as play continues. It

will be a Scarlets scrum. Your decision for man of the Match?

has been a tough call. For sentimental reasons, Stephen Jones

would be there. He has kicked very well tonight was I think it is

Gavin Thomas for the Dragons. For me, and the input he has had come

up my man of the match tonight is that man - Aled Brew. Always

committed. He has not had much opportunity. Everything he has done,

he has done exceptionally well. has come close to scoring. He came

close to creating something from nothing on that occasion. His work-

under the cosh. The Scarlets kicked off with when Ben four defeats

before they bounced back. Good hands. It was linked to read. --

blue read. Will the Dragons bonus point take it away from them? That

little discipline. That could really cast the Dragons. Jevon

Groves was disappointed with the decision in the first place. That

could make the difference between a point or not. It was just on the

edge before them. I cannot see him kicking for the night. Six from six

from the scarlet captain. He takes a way of what the Dragons had

fought so hard for it - the losing Groves tried to take a very quick

the Scarlets are in possession. They should be looking to play down

the clock of put the Dragons so far down their territory it is not

practical to get back within striking range. They are in the

same position. Lamont should go definitely have to go for goal.

Will Adam Hughes go again? Will this. He put his hands up. Fair

the game. He has not had a big run- up, has he? A big kick it is for

the Dragons and for Steffan Jones. From right on halfway, he has fired

it towards the post but it is wide of the post. The Dragons looked as

though they are going to go home empty-handed after all. Maybe they

will have one restart. Two kicks very close. That was clever play

Ethel stub the game is over. -- clever play. That is it. It has

been done and dusted. End of the match and no bonus point. Youth

feel they should have come away with something. They did dominate

for the large part of this game but they were not clinical enough. The

Scarlets took their chances and the Dragons did not. The Dragons go

home empty-handed. The unbeaten run by the Scarlets continues. They

have beaten the Dragons by 22 It was a case of missed

opportunities. The Dragons were the better side on balance. It is all

about being clinical and taking what comes your way. Stephen Jones

was instrumental in ensuring the scoreboard kept ticking over. The

try was the difference between the two sides. Well done. Another win

to add to that run. What was the difference between the two teams?

At the end of the day, it was the try. Very disappointed with the way

the game went. As a result of that, You have had seven out of eight now.

By you, did you can keep that going? We will try harder. -- are

you confident? It was not pretty, it was not a great night. Thank you.

Let's have a look at the table. The Scarlets up up to 6. The Dragons

are up in 11th place. It was an interesting thing. We said Stephen

Jones had an important point to prove. Aled Brew was the official

man of the match. He did everything well. He showed some nice touches

of skill - some brute force. I felt sorry for the Dragons tonight. They

gave it everything. The crucial scrum with 15 minutes left. They

got turned over. That was the end for them. What a team-mate of the

comments by the referee? It was not great. -- what do you make of the