TRY! Zurabi Zhvania rumbles over the line after a good set piece sees his sides maul over to secure the first score of the half, Steyn can't convert. The game opening up here in Newport.
Few early replacements in the second half for the front rowers, Stade hoping to cut out silly penalties at the set piece.
Great work at the breakdown from Dragons, Turning over the ball and sending it down the touch line relieveing the pressure.
Good boy Big J
Stade immediately on the ball and attacking deep in Dragons territory. An early score is exactly what this team needs.
Both sides back on the field, game on.
Both coaches have had their time to amp up their players, Second half kicking off shortly.
Prydie takes another 3 points after the pack wins him a penalty from the scrum. The kick was the final act of a dominant performance by Dragons so far, Stade showing signs they are coming into this game but it's the home side who enter the dressing rooms with a 15 point advantage going into the next half. Dragons need to hold onto this lead and Stade need some spark to get back into this game.
Both sides showing serious commitment in the collision area, bodies being put on the line here as they try to get the edge at the breakdown.
Prydie making up for his miss minutes before with a great kick to bring his side a healthy lead as the half comes closed to the end. State penalised at the scrum.