Stephen Jones leads Scarlets to Dragons victory

Stephen Jones showed that he still has plenty to offer in Welsh Rugby when he led the Scarlets to a 22-12 victory over Newport Gwent Dragons in Pro12 League.

Jones was playing in his 300th match and kicked five penalties and converted Rhys Thomas’ try as the Scarlets extended their winning run to seven matches.

More to follow.

Final Score Scarlets (16) 22 Dragons (6) 12

Scorers

Scarlets
Try: Thomas
Con: Jones
Pens: Jones (5)

Dragons
Pens: Tovey (3), Jones

Referee: Leighton Hodges (WRU)

Attendance: 7,950

Teams

Newport Gwent Dragons:Martyn Thomas, Tonderai Chavhanga, Adam Hughes, Ashley Smith (c), Aled Brew, Jason Tovey, Wayne Evans, Phil Price, Rhys Buckley, Dan Way, Adam Jones, Rob Sidoli, Andrew Coombs, Gavin Thomas, Tom Brown

Replacements : Steve Jones, Nathan Williams, Nathan Buck, Scott Morgan, Jevon Groves, Joe Bedford, Lewis Robling, Steffan Jones

Scarlets: 15 Daniel Evans, 14 Nick Reynolds, 13 Adam Warren, 12 Gareth Maule, 11 Sean Lamont, 10 Stephen Jones (capt), 9 Gareth Davies, 1 Phil John, 2 Ken Owens, 3 Rhys Thomas, 4 Sione Timani, 5 Damian Welch 6 Aaron Shingler, 7 Johnathan Edwards, 8 Ben Morgan.

Replacements: Emyr Phillips, Iestyn Thomas, Deacon Manu, Lou Reed, Mat Gilbert, Rhodri Williams, Dan Newton, Viliami Iongi.