That spurred the Dragons on to keep attacking and they got their reward on 54 minutes.

BBC: Newcastle 29-24 Dragons

And the first-half performance against the Dragons will help keep the intensity high in training before they head to Franklin's Gardens for the Sunday showdown.

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Wales coach Mike Ruddock will also keep a keen eye on the Dragons' home game with Leinster on 18 February.

BBC: Jones will be available for the Scarlets' game in Connacht

Trailing by 16 points at the break, the Dragons' best moves were being spoiled by knock-ons but Arlidge did keep them in the game with a 46th-minute penalty.

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