Dragons draw URC opener at Benetton after late drama
The Dragons secured a draw in their United Rugby Championship opener away to Wayne Pivac's Benetton, thanks to a late try from Elliot Dee.
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The Dragons opened their United Rugby Championship campaign with a draw against Benetton, a result secured through late drama as Elliot Dee crossed for a try that pulled the Welsh side level in the closing stages of the match.
Facing a Benetton side coached by Wayne Pivac, the Dragons had to fight back in the final minutes to avoid defeat, with Dee's try proving crucial in salvaging a point from a difficult away fixture to begin the season.
A point to build on
While a win would have been the preferred outcome, the Dragons will take some encouragement from their ability to respond under pressure and avoid defeat away from home, a positive sign as they look to build momentum through the early rounds of the URC season.
Benetton, for their part, will be disappointed not to have closed out the victory having appeared close to doing so before the late try, and Pivac's side will look to sharpen their game management in tight finishes as the campaign progresses.
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