Dragons draw URC opener at Benetton after late drama
Dragons draw their United Rugby Championship opener against Wayne Pivac's Benetton after Elliot Dee's late try.
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"The mentality for the boys to say in the fight was good. We fought hard, we defended well and we took our chances. We have just got to be a little but more clinical."
— Filo Tiatia , Athlete
Key People
Elliot Dee is a Welsh hooker who plays for the Barbarians and has represented Wales in international rugby.
Filo Tiatia is the head coach of the Dragons rugby team.
Tinus de Beer is a rugby player who plays for the Dragons.
Wayne Pivac is a rugby union coach and former player, known for coaching the Wales national rugby team.
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Dragons draw their United Rugby Championship opener against Wayne Pivac's Benetton after Elliot Dee's late try.
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