Tiatia Pre-Season Progress Update
- Newport, Wales - the dragons RFC secured a 33-28 victory against the Scarlets in a high-scoring pre-season match at Rodney Parade, signaling positive momentum ahead of the United...
- The Dragons continued their accomplished pre-season campaign with a thrilling 33-28 win over the Scarlets.This victory follows their previous success against Hartpury, marking two wins from two in...
- Westwood scored a remarkable hat-trick in the first half, setting the tone for the Dragons' dominant performance.
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Dragons Rugby Triumph Over Scarlets in Pre-Season Clash
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Newport, Wales – the dragons RFC secured a 33-28 victory against the Scarlets in a high-scoring pre-season match at Rodney Parade, signaling positive momentum ahead of the United Rugby Championship season.
Match Recap: Dragons Shine with Attacking Flair
The Dragons continued their accomplished pre-season campaign with a thrilling 33-28 win over the Scarlets.This victory follows their previous success against Hartpury, marking two wins from two in their pre-season preparations. The match showcased an impressive attacking display, notably in the first half, with Joe Westwood leading the charge.
Westwood scored a remarkable hat-trick in the first half, setting the tone for the Dragons’ dominant performance. Captain angus O’Brien and new signing Harry Beddall also contributed with tries, demonstrating the team’s growing depth and attacking options. The final scoreline, while a win, doesn’t fully reflect the areas Head Coach Philo Tiatia believes need refinement.
Coach Tiatia: “Good Hit Out” but Room for Improvement
Despite the positive result, Dragons Head Coach Philo Tiatia emphasized the need for continued hard work and improvement. He acknowledged the team’s clinical performance in the first 40 minutes but highlighted areas where they were “clunky” and “loose” with the ball. Tiatia’s assessment underscores a commitment to meticulous preparation as the season approaches.
“It was a good hit out,” Tiatia stated. “I thought the first 40 we were pretty good, clinical in diffrent areas. We’ve still got a lot of things to tidy up to.” He stressed the importance of focusing on processes and ensuring each player executes their role effectively to build momentum and control matches.
Key Players and New Signings
the match provided an possibility to assess the impact of new signings, with Harry beddall making a positive impression by crossing the try line. The performance of captain Angus O’Brien was also noteworthy, demonstrating leadership and contributing to the team’s attacking prowess.
| Player | Position | Tries |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Westwood | wing/Fullback | 3 |
| Angus O’Brien | Fly-half/Center | 1 |
| Harry Beddall | Centre/wing | 1 |
The Dragons’ attacking depth is clearly growing, offering Tiatia a range of options as he prepares to face Ulster. The integration of new players like Beddall will be crucial to the team’s success in the upcoming season.
Looking Ahead: URC Season Opener Against Ulster
The Dragons’ pre-season campaign concludes with a strong foundation