Captain Rhodri Williams could not hide his disappointment that 14-man Dragons could not end the home season on a high as they were edged out 22-20 by Connacht Rugby.
The Round 15 clash in the BKT United Rugby Championship at Rodney Parade ebbed and flowed all night before a dramatic late surge charge just short.
“We are gutted,” conceded Williams. “We blew a few opportunities towards the end, one myself with a pre-called play from the forwards. I was just a little too early and couldn’t finish it off.
“We’re all disappointed. I felt like we had chances and I felt there was a no arms at the end and we deserved a penalty to win that game.
“We’ve got some time to reflect now with a few weeks with no games and a bit of rest and recovery over the next week.
“We weren’t there first half, we’re a lot better than that physically, but when we did show up, we showed what we could do.
“We’re gutted as it’s the last game at home. We wanted to put a bit of a show on and a bit of a thank you to the fans for the year they have given us.”
We weren’t there first half, we’re a lot better than that physically, but when we did show up, we showed what we could do...
