Dragons RFC again narrowly missed out on claiming a South African scalp as Lions maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a 23-19 win at Rodney Parade.
Wales back row Taine Basham crossed twice as the Men of Gwent out-scored the visitors three tries to two.But it was Lions who held firm late on to complete a third win in a row for the first time since January.
Quan Horn and man of the match Jarod Cairns crossed either side of half-time, while Nico Steyn and Sanele Nohamba combined to kick 13 points.
