Dragons leave Borders in flames

Newport Gwent Dragons 54 Borders 10

Dragons leave Borders in flames
Sat, 08 May, 2004 - 01:00
Andrew Baldock

The Dragons' eight-try victory, complete with bonus point, means they could be crowned champions if they beat Leinster in Dublin next Friday night.

Mike Ruddock's men still require championship rivals Llanelli Scarlets or Ulster who meet at Stradey Park in seven days' time to drop points, but they remain strong contenders.

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