Jones’ Last-Minute Try Propels Dragons to Stunning Win Over French Giants

Wyn Jones’ last-minute try propelled the Dragons to a stunning win over the French giants in Paris. The final score was 36-31 to the visitors.

Match summary

The Dragons raced into a 17-0 lead inside 21 minutes. Angus O’Brien scored the opening try after a long pass from Tinus de Beer, and Brodie Coghlan touched down from a driving lineout.

Stade Francais fought back before half-time. Samuel Ezeala scored twice to reduce the deficit to 17-14 at the break.

Second half and decisive moments

Yoan Tanga put the hosts ahead early in the second half. Chris Coleman then powered over to level the scores, with O’Brien adding the conversion.

Stade regained the lead through another Ezeala try. Elliot Dee responded for the Dragons from a well-worked maul.

In the closing stages Harrison Keddie burst down the touchline. His inside pass to Morgan Lloyd was stopped just short, and after several close drives Wyn Jones crashed over to win the game.

Scorers and kicking

• Dragons tries: Angus O’Brien, Brodie Coghlan, Chris Coleman, Elliot Dee, Wyn Jones.
• Stade Francais tries: Setareki Turagacoke, Samuel Ezeala (2), Yoan Tanga.
• O’Brien and Tinus de Beer combined for 11 points from the kicking tee.
• Final score: Dragons 36, Stade Francais 31.

Officials and context

The match took place in Paris and formed part of the EPCR Challenge Cup. The Dragons will face the winner of Pau v Zebre away in the quarter-finals.

Referee Morne Ferreira took charge. Assistant referees were Griffin Colby and Christopher Allison, with Marius Jonker as TMO.

Lineups

Filmogaz.com provided this report from Paris. The Dragons will travel on for their quarter-final with renewed belief.