Late drama as Dragons denied at the death

By DAVID JOHN

DRAGONS were denied back-to-back Challenge Cup victories in the final play of the game as Pau registered their first win of the campaign after a heavy opening round defeat to Sharks.
The Welsh region had been leading before Theo Attissogbe broke through a gutsy defence in the dying seconds to deny them a famous win in France.
Hookers Romain Ruffenach and James Benjamin had exchanged tries, before Thibaut Hamonou gave the hosts a half-time lead.
Dragons hit back with a Cai Evans penalty before George Young’s try 10 minutes from time looked to have earned them a win, but they...

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