IT was a big challenge for a young Dragons side against the Scarlets last Friday but the performances of two very different forwards called Ben provided real encouragement.
AT the Dragons, like everyone else regardless of profession, we have had to adapt to situations because of the coronavirus pandemic throughout the summer and that will be the case for the foreseeable future.
I’VE done 15 pre-seasons at the Dragons but have experienced nothing like the past week or so.
WE'RE all desperate for lockdown to be eased and to get back to some sort of normality, and having a date in the diary to aim for and a countdown to a fixture will really focus minds and bodies after weeks of uncertainty.
THESE are certainly unprecedented times and for everyone it is the not knowing that causes most concern as we listen in daily to see how this terrible disease is affecting those near and far from us.
THE festive schedule is kinder this year but getting the balance right is still vital with three bruising derbies coming up.
IT was great to see eight Dragons with Wales last week, a sign that the strength of our squad is improving and that the direction we are now taking is allowing boys to show their capabilities.
TOMORROW afternoon we take on a Glasgow side known for their positive attacking play and high-tempo approach but it’s the fundamentals they also do well, a reputation that we’d also like to earn in the future.
I WRITE this from our camp in Italy, where hopefully we will lay the foundations for our season on and off the pitch.
I’LL admit, I was apprehensive returning to Ystrad Mynach back in June but the longest ever pre-season has turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
