Dragons v Ulster Scrum V Live

After two weeks immersed in the cauldron of Europe, the Welsh

regions have emerged bloodied and regions have emerged bloodied and

Tonight, the Celtic League returns. The Dragons welcome the league

leaders, unbeaten in all Ulster on fire on -- at home and on

the road. They will have nothing to fear tonight. Can the Dragons p

roused from their slumber? A Ulster while the form team in

Europe right now. The Dragons have won just one of their last 14

encounters with the Irish provinces. But Ulster have recorded just one

victory at Rodney Parade in the last six attempts. The table makes

stark reading. The Dragons just one off the bottom. Good evening and

welcome to the programme Live From Rodney Parade. I am joined by

Kingsley Jones. The Dragons are desperate for a victory tonight.

They could not be up against a tougher opponent. Yes, they are a

great squad, in great form. You look at the strength in depth of

their players, their back row in particular. But for me, the half-

back combinations they are able to field. Marshall and Pienaar, he has

played every game at number 10. Ulster have a luxury at number 10.

Pienaar has been away with South Africa. He has featured heavily for

South Africa. He kicks with both feet. He scores tries for fun. He

is such a threat. If you can get an overseas player, a top-class player,

Ulster are unbeaten and they have shuttled the pack tonight. They

have kept the quality. Toby Faletau against Williams. Two big men could

over the ball but very similar in their attacking qualities. We are

so lucky to have an explosive athletes like Toby Faletau in Wales.

He mixes it with the best. Look at this. He carries it with two hands.

When he needs to, he can be physical and take the line forward.

But he is also very quick in the wide channels. A different

character, destructive, barnstorming. Nick Williams, he is

very destructive close to the line, scoring tries. He carries the ball

in one hand. With Bowe and Pienaar slightly out of position, it may be

something that the Dragons can exploit.

Yes, we have talked about the quality of Ulster. Plenty of deadly

strike runners in the Dragons line up, if they can get some ball.

they can take some confidence in his last week's performance against

Bayonne. They could have won that game. But tonight, it is a big

challenge. Ulster have got Toulouse The Dragons have to feed on that.

Ulster lost here last time they played here. Rodney Parade has been

a fortress in the past. They will be relying on these are home

supporters. It is massive. There are Ebbw Vale fans coming down

tonight for the first time in a long time. Let's hope that it is

full tonight. Ulster will be confident, hopefully a little over-

confident, they have got to lose at some time and we have seen many

teams falling over the years, particularly the favourites. If the

Dragons play as they played last week, they have a chance. The first

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commentary on the red button. -- this evening. The first scarf and

gloves easing of the new season. Pienaar has been pointed out

wearing the number 10 jersey this evening. Such a talented player. He

is so important for Ulster. And Nick Williams, we know how

destructive he is. He had a couple of tries against the Cardiff Blues

encouragement for the Dragons before they come out onto the field.

They know they gave a good account of themselves for the large part

against Bayonne one day have a few chances at key times which could

have changed the nature of that gain. They also know the stark

reality that they are down near the foot of the beak table. They have

just one win in their last seven Welsh team in Poland for the autumn

series training camp next week. Tom Brown alongside in this evening

instead of Lewis Evans. Rob Sidoli, his first appearance of the season.

Jonathan Evans has played every game at scrum-half. Lewis Robling

alongside him. Tonderai Chavhanga has recovered from injury and is

from a knee injury. Henderson is chosen ahead of Stephen Ferris.

Pienaar At Ten. Tommy Bowe at 15. Such is the wealth of talent --

talent that Ulster have among their players. Peter Fitzgibbon of

Ireland is the man in charge this evening. Ulster have played one

game fewer than the rest of the duties himself, outside the 22. And

back their covering his Toby in the second row, Adam Jones,

making sure that he gets the ground illegally and the first LP comes

beforehand. They have been watching the videos. Watching videos of the

referee as well. Peter Fitzgibbon is one that does penalise the team

going forward a lot at the breakdown. Yes, the coaching teams

spend as much time watching the referee as the opposition. It is an

important part of their approach. They benefited on that occasion.

Toby Faletau y Tuilagi, the big carriers in the Dragon side. A hand

points this season. That is a good effort from long range. That is an

excellent kick and just the start the Dragons would have wanted. They

take the lead within two minutes. Easily done, gorgeous kick. Perfect

connection. That had some yards in it. Anything from his own ten year

-- 10 yard line, he will fancy, if he can reproduce that. That was Sam

the ball safely out of play. That's what the Dragons will be looking

for. Nothing silly. I would agree with that. Another reason, it was

McWilliams the rampaging number 8 covering the touchline for anything

Just back to fitness. Williams misses it. It falls into the arms

nursing them downfield. Tommy Bowe has to keep it infield. He has put

have had their hearts in their mouths for a second. Great take

end, Tom Brown is the one that has to put it out of play. That is

greater awareness by Pienaar. intelligence. So quick to react.

And quick on to the ball. The pace at which he hit back pass, and the

vision to see the space. Coming from deep. He looks up, the Dragons

backs are turned. The back row in front of him. The pressure is on

right until the moment Tom Brown gets back to kick it out. Wonderful

play from Pienaar. Pienaar has given his team a great platform.

Henderson supply in the line-out Edging towards the try-line. Rory

Best is slightly isolated for a slips the tackle, are almost a

what the Dragons are looking for. Penalties given away by Ulster at

the breakdown. Every ruck, you will have someone doing that. Is he

going to penalise them all? I think it is a shambles. Consistency is

the issue. Ulster losing a good time for Lewis Robling to get in a

comfortable clearance kick. Early signs of the complete aspect of the

Ulster team. A couple of years ago, they had a narrow game based on a

big pack of forwards that we have seen already deep skin -- skill of

Pienaar, and the ability to rumble up front. They are quite some side

for Cave. Quickly recycled as well. That is so important for them.

about. They are giving the ball carrier options all the time. --

forward. That is good work by great run by Harries. Nathan Buck

continues it. Ulster had reformed feet. Penalty to the Dragons.

whether he is first man there. Intelligent back-row place. -- play.

It was but he did the good work -- it was Buck who did a good word.

The ball is a bit slow. The penalty comes. He is the tackle I, I -- key

is the one being tackled,. They are fine margins. Some breaking news.

Adam Jones, the Wales Tighthead prop, aggravated his knee injury

against Leicester, he is not going to Poland weather training camp. He

is out of the autumn series. Who would you go to replace him?

would have to go far -- t would have to go for Aran Jarvis.

many points to they have to be up by half-time to make the wind

advantage count? It looks like he can kick. A nine. Will lead -- they

need to get a 9 lead before half- that Adam Jones is out of the

training camp, if he does miss all of the autumn internationals, that

is a massive blow. As much as we needed him, he also needed the

Poland match as conditioning. That is terribly unfortunate. Aaron

Jarvis says done well. They still don't have true competition in that

position. As ever, concerning a problem position for Wales. It is

target so far for Ulster. This time to Tuohy. The ball is safely tucked

away. Very well organised. The Dragons are on the back thirds. --

30. That was very pedantic. He has come away, actually that is fair

enough, not pedantic it off. A good call. -- at all. Danger signs. That

is one heck of a driving maul. just want to show you the

difference between executing and not. We see a great turnover by the

Dragons, that is a great break through the gap, but have a look

where they are now, that is where keeping a close eye on proceedings

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this weekend, the last matches the inside of the boot. He is

playing at 10 instead of nine, he is finding start executing slightly

different kicks. -- finding himself at executing. A lot of space for

Best. He slips the tackle. Get support from Tuohy. They are within

five metres of the try-line. Pienaar has a go. It is a try for

Tom Court. The Dragons defence has been breached. It looked like it

might have gone forward, but I thought it was fed backwards. A

desperate tackle, Perhaps lateral. The benefit of the doubt.

conversion is simplicity itself. The Dragons find themselves behind.

That attacks started with a loose are not quite at the races at the

moment. -- Harries. Pienaar is a Dragons have a chance to restore

their lead. A side entry in the ruck. He goes to floor. Ends up

around the side. It is difficult to pick the bits out one one -- out of

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that one. Prydie has push that one is the Jones to reps it clear. --

it is Steve Jones who rips it clear. REFEREE: The first one was side

entry. Even though it is slightly into the wind, Pienaar is deciding

league. Came over from South Africa in 2010. One of the world's Best

team when they have had ball in hand. It was a good opening by the

Andrew Trimble with the Chase and he got hands to it. Henry was there

to gather. The support work is really good from Ulster. So many

Tom Cox, P -- Tom Court, the try- says the referee. There was no

referee. Just by looking into him - - knocking into him, it is not

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automatically offside. There has to two. A very interesting article

this week by Brian Moore about scrummaging at the moment. How what

is not just ruining the game but it is actually dangerous as well

because they are going for the hit at the moment, the big hit. You

cannot grip when you are the single most concerning facet of

the modern game at the moment. We saw examples of it in Europe last

week. I was absolutely mystified by some of the decisions against the

Ospreys. For my money, a number of those penalties could have gone

either way. But major consequence, especially when yellow cards are

involved. It was interesting, I was working for Radio Wales and Martin

Corry was there as well, former England and Leicester captain, he

said he was so disappointed to see Ryan Bevington getting a yellow

card because the two teams wanted to scrummage. Yes, going at each

other. The referee had no idea what was going wrong. -- going on.

not want to those that from the game. -- lose. That was a better

strike but its strength -- still in the last match. He is starting

quarters of the game being played in Dragons territory. Possession,

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Jonathan Evans up again getting defenders. The props are getting in

Good evening's work carrying. Tuilagi has to go the wrong way

figures as far as phases are patient defending from Ulster.

Quicker ball, this is better. Tuilagi is so strong. He is

impossible to stop from that far- out. And that is such a well-worked

try by the Dragons. They kept possession, kept their shape and

Tuilagi puts them back in front. Spot on. Technically, that is a

magnificent try. They went through the phases but the decision making

and execution, excellent. But the big guys, effective on the short

ball. Tying in the Ulster defenders. In-and-out, bouncing off tacklers,

Tuilagi. That will be hugely rewarding for the coaching staff

and will do this side's confidence the power of good. They had done

that against a very good Ulster side that tyres -- that is capable

in defence. That is a great score. Just a hint of protection from Adam

Hughes, keeping Rory Best at bay. conversion opening up at six. Gap.

-- that six point gap. Again, basics. But the ball had been

brought back in. Lewis Robling was not aware of that fact. The line-

out 20 metres out, slightly different prospect to 40 metres out.

Yes, and just scored as well, concentration. You do not want to

be surrendering territory and possession like that. Back-pass was

to get the ball back. Toby Faletau has done well. Great work. Superb

angle to work with. The pressure will be right back on the Dragons

following that great defensive work from Toby Faletau. He had a

decision to make, when to commit. here with their lead intact, but

will certainly put a spring in their step to come out for the

second half. But the pressure is straight back on. Williams, the

there in case Gilroy came looking. It is Williams. He has gone all the

way. So effective, so easily done. Williams gets yet another try to

his list. That is a 4th this year. Ulster are just a point behind with

a conversion to come. We knew he would be paying -- playing a bigger

role. Short a yardage this time. He slips the tackle. Someone like Nick

Williams has to be met hard and fast on the gain-line. You cannot

Ulster take the lead. Darren Edwards, your views on the first

try? We also have that mindset, it took us 14 phases. You have to have

patience to break down in very good side. Williams is having a big

on that occasion but stolen back by tackle. He holds it like a little

takes some stopping, but he is also capable of that. Born in Auckland

and has had spells with Munster and as if he has been around a lot

It could hand Tom Prydie a chance to edge the Dragons Back ahead.

is the same range as the first kick. If he strikes it anywhere near as

good as that one, it will go through. The Dragons delighted to

get the call. It goes against Fitzpatrick on the tight-head. That

is an early collapse. He has been called for turning in but it did

not really seem as if he had time to do that. The usual predictable

collapse on engagement that is the right-hand touchline was the

one that Tom Prydie has missed. That was a funny one that did just

made it. -- make it. It has not matter how they go, they all count

the same. That puts the Dragons back their head. -- ahead.

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Marshall finds the blind side a Dragons will be kicking themselves,

after doing be hard-working getting ahead, they are behind again. Ruan

Pienaar's tenacity get him -- gets him another try. There is pace in

the movement. It bounces fortunately for the fullback,

Pienaar closes him down quickly. They failed to get it away, they

paid the price. That is the three tries faster, they will be sniffing

Your reaction to the Adam Jones news that he is out for the season.

It is a massive blow for Wales. It gives the youngsters a chance to

step up to the plate. Who would you go for? That is the million dollar

question. The coaching staff will have to see how the boys train. It

is a hard one to call. The title a scrum doctor, what does that mean?

I prefer a scrum guru! The Scarlets have taken the lead in Edinburgh.

Just over two minutes of the first half remaining, a real ding-dong

have been labouring their way down field. Ulster had the pace to get

down the field instantly. I would not be too critical of the Dragons,

they have a good kicking game in the arms of the Dragons. Into the

22. Rory Best. Pienaar was fancying the drop goal, you won't get the

chance. In for the steel. Her Rory Best was carrying, ballot so was in

straight away. -- Faletau. At the Welsh man us there was glad to see

that Toby Faletau's form was getting better and better as the

season was progressing. Support from all parts for the men of

Ulster. Presumably time for one more line-out before half-time.

three-point game at half-time. I don't know how the Dragons will

feel about that. They must have the arms on Tom Brown as he went up. --

there must have been. refereemacro I know you contested

the ball, but try not to put him the line-out. Whilst these in the

air, contact is made, he is pulled over. -- whilst he is in the air.

Ulster very much having the upper hand, that is reflected in a try

ground. That will be that. The Dragons getting off to a very good

start, but slowly I'll stay getting a and backhand. -- Ulster getting

at the upper hand. The Dragons are Two early kicks put the home side

in front. Ulster's pressure sooner -- sooner tell. Tuilagi crashed

over. Nick Williams is pretty difficult to stop from that range.

Heartbreak at the end of the half, Ruan Pienaar charging down. Let's

We made a point in the first half, it is an open game, and the Dragons,

despite falling behind, they are within scoring range? Pienaar has

been off his kicking game, that has kept them in it. It has been an

interesting game, good clashes, all to play for. I would like to see if

they use the wind better than Ulster. It was Tom Court to got the

crucial score.? I'm going to show you the benefit of having inside

and outside support play. Look when Pienaar gets the ball, but it is

the fact that they attack within inside and outside support player.

That creates a mismatch. It was an interesting period of play. There

was a hint of the ball going forward. It all started back on the

halfway line. He is proving a real problem. He is able to ride tackles,

maybe two, at this level, you have one player in the team, that makes

all the difference. He is the man who has made things happen. We have

seen Ulster runaway win games, but the Dragons to hit straight back --

if the Dragons hit straight back. If you look at the screen, there is

a chink in the defensive armour. This is something that is pre-

planned. There may be some purchase through these holes. It gives the

momentum for the Dragons to bring in two lanky. He deserved it. --

Tuilagi. A lot of sides get near the try-line and a panic. They try

and go wide when it is not there. There was one a time where they

went to Andy Tuilagi, and he brought it back, they kept

recycling the ball. He was unstoppable. Another man that is

unstoppable from close range is Nick Williams. It was him that the

Ulster back in front. He is used as a ball carrier. You can see him

running hard. It is the backs that have to tackle him. That is their

strategy, it is a power play. You get this guy close to the line,

he's difficult to stop. The Dragons did retake the lead, but then of

course a Ruan Pienaar, another guy be taught about at the beginning of

the show, it struck back. He was alert, the poacher. He is just

class. He always has time on the ball, he has the ball in both hands.

There was nothing on, he put it behind, and he saw what the

fullback was doing. This time, Prydie made a mistake. Nick

Williams and Pienaar had been to the four, just as we said. It shows

what good preparation we have the! They are controlling the game,

hitting the ball at pace. We have been lucky, we have seen all of the

game being played, let's hope that the Dragons keep the ball, and play

some rugby, when they get there, they played with patience, they can

cause some problems. If Pienaar does not sort his kicking game out,

it will be tied. We have seen four tries already, that had been a few

tries between Edinburgh and the Scarlets. Edinburgh have not scored

a single point in their last two games in Europe. George North

struck back for the Scarlets. Alan Thomas with the conversion. Nick

Reynolds, playing in the centre, a lovely burst through the middle.

They are 14-10 up. The second half is approaching, plenty more sports

coming, along with a special report And on that episode on Sunday, we

will have a very special feature with a man that you may recognise,

currently making it big in Japan. am probably enjoying it a lot more

right now than I have for a long time. A lot of youngsters are

calling him Mr Sheen! We are Well worth watching. Tune in on

Sunday to see how he is getting on with his new life in the Far East.

Do you know someone who deserves to be our BBC Wales unsung hero of the

Year? Visit the website for details. The closing date to nominate

someone is this coming Monday, 29th You may have noticed Jonathan

Davies is not in the commentary box tonight. He has reached a personal

milestone tonight. He is celebrating his 50th birthday. We

have been digging into the archives for some of his best bits. He is a

modest guy but he was quite a player. Incredible. I was lucky to

play enough -- play with him in his last international. A tremendous

talent. Really good vision and pace. I do not like to admit it but he

was one of the greatest players that we have had. The respect he

has in the North of England is immense. Happy birthday to Jonathan

Davies. Taking on the All Blacks virtually single-handedly from that

sequence in 1989. They aback in Britain next month. It is the 40th

anniversary next week of the famous victory for Llanelli against New

Zealand at Stradey Park. Of equal significance was the game when

Newport beat the All Blacks at this the power forward play. The game

was played in cold and wet conditions. It was ultimately

decided by a side that -- single drop goal. Is it there? Yes, it is!

Famous scenes at Rodney Parade. We can now go down to the touch side

and speak to a man who played a significant part in that victory.

Yes, it is David Watkins. He played 21 times for Wales, six times for

the British Lions and captain them twice. He also played rugby league.

He was outside half when the Newport -- when the All Blacks lost

When they talked about him, they all talked about him being exactly

what he was, he was an ideal figure as a captain of a side and he led

the Lions -- the All Blacks, I beg your pardon, with great astute and

authority. If that Paul had been passed instead of drop goal, would

he have been scoring in the corner? Possibly. It was iconic to play

against the All Blacks at Rodney Parade. Everyone wondered what he

was doing when he dropped the goal. But everyone leapt in the air with

so much excitement. Thigh to beat the All Blacks was fantastic.

memories and great to see you. Glamorgan Wanderers are getting

together tonight to celebrate 25 years since their win against the

American Eagles. And also happy birthday to Phil Bennett. He was 64

all aspects of this second half, coming your way. There is also

Welsh language commentary on the red button. We can now return to

outside-halves and two great blokes, Jonathan Davies and Phil Bennett.

Happy birthday to them. Yes, indeed. Jonathan Davies at 50. He will have

changing the Ulster line-up. Brady has come on at hooker for Rory Best.

He took a knock at the end of the first half. It is Steve Jones that

has been penalised at the start of the second half. That will give

Pienaar the most comfortable kick at goal he has had, barring the

right in front of the referee. As was perfect, a penalty within two

minutes, quite the opposite at the beginning of the second, giving

away three points at giving the have been more than a couple of

points behind. Let's see how they respond. Pienaar spotted the gap

but that is going to run on, it is to pick them up. Ulster are a force

would have been bonus point time. - - ball. Yes, it was Tommy Bowe

splitting the defence initially. defenders. Modern defensive lines

are very happy if you just run at them. But if you run up the gap,

you force them to make a decision. Sometimes players do not like

tackling going towards each other and they be fit to each other.

Henderson getting on the Dragons's moment but it is still Ulster

possession. With Stephen Ferris having been out injured for so long,

the youngster on the blind side is on a development contract. He has

certainly Phil does builds effectively. And there is Henderson.

the back row. Blind side and open- side complementing each other very

well. And Nick Williams in the middle doing a lot of damage.

Certainly not a like-for-like replacement. Nick had is a genuine

open-side. Either Jevon Groves or Tom Brown will have to move over.

Tom Brown will go to number 8. Presumably that is a substitution

by arrangement with the training camp. But they are having a look at

him. Seeing your single was representative going off is not a

good feeling for the rest of the guys. But it does look like an

the fullback, Bowe. Hopefully, that is precautionary. Get some ice

straight on it. When the next plane that you what on his Poland, there

could be a few niggling injuries They have the cryogenic chamber. --

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article earlier, the most vulnerable people in the scrum now

of the hookers. They are the ones who have the least protection and a

feeling -- they are feeling the worst effects of hits like that. He

thinks that there may be eight court case sooner rather than later

international, Dan Lydiate. He is a Straight out to Andrew Trimble.

There was real pace in that move. Marshall is so quick. Andrew

Trimble really puts the gas on. Fortunate that there was an error.

Lovely break from Marshall. Look at Andrew Trimble motoring. In

fairness, that is a very good is the injury? It is all going to

plan at the minute. Hopefully it will not be too long and I will

Stipe -- start weight-bearing. Jones is out. How much of a blow

was that? Everyone knows he is a handful in the scrummaging. He will

be a big loss in the autumn internationals. But it will give it

another young boy a chance to prove themselves. Hopefully the -- you

will be there to defend your title as Six Nations player of the year?

We will have to wait and see how it goal. That was a good call, one of

the few occasions in this game where there was a clear dominance.

They put the Dragons on the back foot. This is what we have been

talking about. You can see immediately the timing of the drive,

buckling, going backwards, down he three points. Now there is a bit of

daylight between the scores. Another try at Murrayfield. George

North breaking a couple of tackles, and getting another. It is now a

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19-19. He is a weapon when he is kind of play they did in the first

half which brought their only try from the tackle. They needed

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something. It keeps their interest safe. He does not seem to be too

badly injured. I wonder if Toby came give us the thumbs up? -- can

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from Ulster. They have four men Dragons are having to do a lot of

defending. A big hit on Declan Fitzpatrick. That is good defensive

work from the Dragons. They were unlucky not to get a similar

decision on the previous ruck. Jones on Best. That set up the

turnover. Half-time at Murrayfield, and with the last move of the first

half, Gareth Davies just doing looks for some field position.

There is a lot of possession for an -- possession for Ulster. An

apology, he put the ball where he thought Gilroy was going to be.

all of the previous games. Sam Parry, the replacement hooker,

coming on to replace Steve Jones. That is a good shift. Rob Sidoli is

thinking, that is any for the whistle yet. The crowd is feeling a

little bit aggrieved. You could hear the call. It was an early

tackle. It he gets the hands after the tackle, it was Henderson he got

there to spoil it. A close call. If you can just get the arms are to be

tackled to lay the ball out, the Modern Defence is all very good as

36 caps. John Afoah. If the six minutes, they have had no territory

in this half. I feel that they need some territory. They need to score

and challenge in the last 20 minutes. They are finding it such

hard work. It is territory, it is possession. They have just brought

on John a Fowler, he will won the ball in his hands all the time. --

both if you were at it. -- both of last cap far Ireland was a while

ago. REFEREE: Don't take the man in Dragons to do. The alarm bells are

ringing. It is still there for Ulster. The dummy, and the road is

Claire for Darren Cave to claim the bonus point for Ulster. -- Clear.

The pressure is starting to tell. The pace of the initial movement, a

few close drives, and then this stretch, a show and ago. Adam

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them to the top of the Warburg I remember saying against the

Cardiff Blues, you got the feeling that this was going to be ugly,

this has been different tonight, it has been competitive. Ulster will

be satisfied, they have done their evening's work. Are they going to

take their third off the gas? -- that. The Dragons are trying, but

you feel they are taking a supporting role when this one. An

interception. Fabulously taken by Andrew Trimble. A brilliant one-

handed take command a canter home. He sprang out of nowhere. He just

plucked it out of thin air. What they take! He reads it, dragons

players all over the place. You have to be careful when you put in

these passes. He read it, and he picked it up. The conversion could

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knows that is likely to be a short of a wing Mark. -- wing. You do not

want to be throwing those. I remember saying the same thing,

there is a real structure about the way that Ulster play. Their

execution is excellent. Very well organised. A special report on the

racism in football following this programme. Leinster against the

Cardiff Blues live on S4C tomorrow evening. Red button commentary

available. And then all the highlights on Sunday. And we will

Shane Williams on his eating habits as well! He does not write -- like

raw fish, rice or noodles. Maybe Evans. A great tackle. It is

Trimble that got across. Now the Dragons have their tails up. Rob

Sidoli, nicely laid-back. Jonathan they want the try. That will lift

long advantage being played by Peter Fitzgibbon. Jonathan Evans,

everyone expected Tuilagi to have Nobody on the far side. Tonderai

diet? I love sushi, so it was a the second half from the Dragons. A

very good tackle from Andrew composure from Ulster and that is

why they are ahead. If we stop, we can see Tommy Bowe and the black --

back players flashing across the side. They are flashing again over

the other side. Causing problems for the defence. It results in Cave

crashing over for the 4th try. They have more organisation in defence

Dragons would have wanted from attacking position, five metres out,

on the outside shoulder of the They will not give up. But Ulster

are very proud of their defensive record as well as their attacking

the left. Ferry where it -- very well organised team, Ulster. They

have always been a very good defensive team. But they have more

facets to their game now back -- than just a good defence. Close-

quarter combat is good as well. Around the fringe, you have to be

tight against these guys. There is an injury to Henry. They are

composed in attack and defence. We can see Andrew Trimble, having

timed the run exactly right on the interception, far more composed

defence, they have conceded the fewest amount of tries in the

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spaces so quickly. A lot of sides would have looked to clear from

here but no problem. And how all of this for a basic skill? It is the

the end of the game now that gives Tommy Bowe were a chance to

Trimble coming across on the blind side, creating extra numbers. That

gives them the space to use the width. Ferry balanced running.

Looking for the offload. Great continuity. Pienaar of all people,

just an interfering hand, I think. The two most impressive teams I

have seen this season, Ulster and Clermont Auvergne. Could that be

so effectively. It is the New Zealand philosophy, basically.

think they have got great decision- makers out there as well. As much

as you see that and you are absolutely right, we have seen the

driving maul, the short pass to the big guys, they have a great mix.

But someone out there is calling that and that is where it is coming

come back for the scrum. It gives us a chance to go down pitch side

once again. Rob Appleyard is with me. This is a tradition now, we

interviewee you with 10 minutes to go and you are behind. Is this

losing bonus point territory? really did compete for 50 minutes.

That interception try put the game on Ulster's side. They are not

European champions for nothing, they are clinical in what they do.

We have given away too many against Bayonne. We are up against

a very strong squad that we have some young players developing

constantly. We are trying to put the performances in in front of the

crowd. I missed out Scott Andrew's earlier on when I was talking about

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comfort? It has been another good -- Pat Leach. That is all the

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out of this Ulster defence. And eventually, the ball is back in the

every single yard the make, but Ulster are immediately 30 metres

downfield. It is often the man coming from deep putting the pace

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options. Very impressed with the It has been a tough battle for the

Dragons. Just one win in the last seven games, against Edinburgh. So

ball since he came on. He was looking to offload, the tackle

spoiled things. The two Marshall boys have had a a good season.

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Paddy Jackson as well, he is the Ulster have taken their eye off the

ball at a crucial moment. Some loose play by Jared Payne. Just a

lapse in concentration, because they know their home and dry.

good play by the Dragons. A great little inside ball. Try number six,

scored by Jared Payne. Ulster will not give up, they continue scoring

right until the last moment. It has been a bit of the -- a feature of

the second half. They see the space early, he receives the pass that he

once. A lovely little slip. With his pace, he's going to get there

will. Ruan Pienaar slips over another conversion. Ulster are

almost up to 50 points. A lot of the crowd are leaving. It has been

a disappointment for the Dragons. They have given it their all. The

scoreline is slightly flattering for Ulster, but they are by far and

away were the winners will -- by far and away worthy winners. Man of

the match, from an excellent Ulster performance. I think Pienaar has

been a class apart, despite some missed kicks. A wonderful signing

for off Ulster. I will make him man of the match. So many important

touches when he was at number ten. A try just before half-time, which

changed the complexion of the game. It has been an all round

performance from Ulster, that is Dragons strive for something. Just

a single penalty this half. That is it. A game which reflected the

relative positions of the two teams. The Dragons are struggling at the

bottom. Ulster are very classy, and consolidated their position at the

It was finely balanced at half-time, but it was all Ulster in the second

half. Darren Cave to go over. Andrew Trimble with the final nail

in the coffin. That was not the end of it. Super sub, Jared Payne a

broke their hearts with this in the dying minutes. Let's have a look at

The first half was quite keenly contested, but the Dragons were

second Best in that half? They fail to get any territory. Their kicking

was really poor. They only made 20 metres with their kicking. Unable

to relieve the pressure. Another kick, just 10-15 metres. Just

summer lack of concentration. thing they need to work on his

their kicking game, and getting themselves into positions to cause

some problems. On those occasions, they were up against a well-drilled

Ulster defence. There was far more composure in their game. They are

conceding fierce points in the lead. -- feel rest. No answer to an

organised defence. They are working really hard. It takes to read,

sometimes four Dragons players to take one of theirs. It results in

turnovers. They turned the ball over. An interception try, and

another turnover, that they execute a very clinically. Too much power

on the bench. How good are this Ulster side? Can they win the

European Cup? They can. They came very close last year, but that

experience will stand them in good stead. I think they will make the

final. Ruan Pienaar. I enjoy playing at 10, but I still prefer

at number nine. I felt we could have scored a couple more tries in

the second half. Just how good can this Ulster side get? There is a

lot of improvement. There is a lot to work on, we are happy with eight

out of date. You can see the try, will cast the road. -- talk us

through it. It was a good team performance. Do you practice that

every week? Not really, a little bit lucky. The you are the man of

the Match, congratulations. It is currently 26-25 to the Scarlets.

Gareth Davies is in the sin-bin at the moment. I wanted talk to about

Adam Jones, he is out of the autumn series, not going to Poland for the

training camp. How big a blow is that? If you had one player you

would not want to get injured, it would be Adam Jones. The tight-head

prop is so valuable. We talked about Jarvis, there is a lot of

experience be missed in Adam Jones. They have four big-game is coming

up. -- games. Craig Mitchell is also out of the equation. Thank you