Happy Dragons after great win (From South Wales Argus)

Happy Dragons after great win

10:09pm Friday 9th May 2008

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WHAT a great way to end the season - that was the reaction of Newport Gwent Dragons coach Paul Turner after his team had beaten Magners League champions Leinster and earned a standing ovation from a delighted crowd.

The Dragons obtained a bonus point for scoring four tries in only 20 minutes and played their most sparkling, creative rugby of the season in a cracking match.

"Some of our rugby was the best since I've been here, and Leinster paid us respect with the side they sent over," said Turner.

"I'm a bit puzzled why we didn't play like that earlier in the season. We had a good balance, half backs Wayne Evans and Jason Tovey played well, there were huge performances from Colin Charvis and Luke Charteris and Andrew Hall had by far his best game for the region while players like Rhodri Davies and Phil Dollman played their part.

"But my heart was in my mouth when we turned them over in stoppage time and didn't kick the ball out. That could have been the story of the season again.

"Leinster are a dangerous side and it was a great spectacle. To beat them you've got to make about 120 tackles.

"It was an emotional night with Jim McCreedy leaving and some players going as well."

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