Dragons feel extra pressure after avoiding WRU cut
Dragons set target of making the United Rugby Championship play-offs after avoiding being cut under Welsh Rugby Union plans.
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"Yes, I do, and I honestly think it will be a great year for us."
— Rhys Blumberg , Executive
"We want the top eight, I have made that very well known to Filo and he is definitely on board with that as an ambition."
— Rhys Blumberg , Executive
"We've consistently said that four teams should be a way forward. We stand by that."
— Rhys Blumberg , Executive
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Dragons set target of making the United Rugby Championship play-offs after avoiding being cut under Welsh Rugby Union plans.
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