Dragons scorch into quarter-finals despite forgettable first half

European Challenge Cup

By ALEX BYWATER

Tyler Morgan runs in to score the bonus point try
PICTURE: THuw Evans

DEAN Ryan admitted the Rodney Parade faithful were due a first-half refund, but all was rosy in the end for his Dragons team as they sealed a place in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.
A combination of poor discipline, over ambition and a plucky Enisei side saw the home side lead just 14-5 at the break with a bonus-point win needed to reach the knock-out stages.
Castres’ victory at Worcester heaped the pressure on Ryan’s men, but a final quarter blow-out saw the Drag...

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