Hooker Brodie Coghlan wants to help Dragons write another famous European chapter in the club’s history when they visit northern Italy this weekend.
Coghlan was among the try scorers as Dragons secured an epic 36-31 victory over Stade Francais Paris last weekend that sets up a quarter-final trip to face Zebre in Parma on Saturday evening (kick-off 8pm UK).
The homegrown front row will now hope to inspire Dragons to a first European semi-final since 2016 - with an away trip to Montpellier or Connacht waiting the winner.
"A win would mean everything," said Coghlan. "This group is so passionate. It's why I love it here.
"We haven't always had the results we want, but everyone loves each other and plays for each other.
"The Stade result was very special. We tried not to put too much pressure on ourselves and go out there and just play how we wanted to play.
"The changing rooms after were bouncing - constant smiles on faces.
"I personally had my dad and cousin came out with a few of his mates. I could see all my friends, all the boys' families out there and in the crowd afterwards.
“When we went over to them, they were absolutely bouncing. It made it even more special because it shows how much it means to everyone."
Coghlan has enjoyed another strong season for Dragons with 12 appearances – and five tries – in all competitions.
His continued development was rewarded with a new contract last week and he admits pulling on the jersey every game for his home club remains a huge boost.
"Playing for Dragons means everything to me because this was the side I grew up watching," said the 25-year-old.
"I still have a few moments now when I can't actually believe I am playing a lot for the Dragons now.
"I remember when I was younger and just hoping I'd be here one day, looking out on the pitch, watching the games when they play, dreaming of being there.
"I have moments of realisations every now and again, like I'm actually here now involved in it. It's what drives me and reminds me of what I wanted coming up as a kid.
"It makes me incredibly proud and means everything to me and my family."
And ahead of the weekend crunch clash with Zebre, Coghlan has also taken time to credit his team-mate Elliot Dee with playing a huge role with his development.
"Elliot's a legend and so supportive of me," said Coghlan. "He's given me lots of tips over the last few years.
"He's really competitive as well, so it's what drives me to train harder. I want to try to push myself to do what he's done.
"The number of caps he's had for Wales, the games he's had for the Dragons, to have him in the group and to learn so much off him is class.”
The Stade result was very special. We tried not to put too much pressure on ourselves and go out there and just play how we wanted to play...
