The match had enjoyed a stormy build-up, the Dragons' dramatic fightback for a 33-35 win in Treviso last week having been followed by the Welsh side's players Rhodri Gomer-Davies and Thomas breaking a curfew and getting arrested following a nightclub fracas.

BBC: Dragons 22-24 Benetton Treviso

Tries from Colin Charvis, Rhys Thomas and Rhodri Gomer-Davies gave Dragons a 25-13 lead at half-time, Nicolas De Gregori replying for Treviso.

BBC: Benetton Treviso 33-35 Dragons

In the latest legal battle, Tim Owen QC, appearing for Hindawi, told Lord Justice Thomas and Mrs Justice Nicola Davies that the justice secretary had been "implacably opposed" to Hindawi's release throughout the parole process.

BBC: Undated file photo of Jordanian Nezar Hindawi