The Dragons faced a brutal setback in Treviso, falling 74-21 to a fierce Benetton side in the Challenge Cup. After a string of recent wins, Filo Tiatia’s men hoped to maintain momentum but quickly found themselves overwhelmed by the Italians’ dominant play.
Benetton blitzed their way to the scoreboard with a daunting 11 tries, leaving the Dragons struggling to find their footing. Stars like Alessandro Izekor, Onisi Ratave, and Malakai Fekitoa all crossed the line, while Jacob Umaga shone with two tries and 19 additional points from the tee. The Welsh side managed only three tries from Oli Burrows, Rio Dyer, and Shane Lewis-Hughes.
It was a tough outing for the Welsh club, who couldn’t match the power and pace of Benetton. Now, the Dragons must regroup and prepare to face Newcastle Red Bulls at Rodney Parade next Friday for a shot at the knockout stages. Can they bounce back and revitalise their Challenge Cup campaign? Let’s show them our support for the next clash! 🏉 #Rugby #ChallengeCup #BounceBackDragons