Forgotten Lion's last-gasp try sees Dragons bag shock win in Paris

Wyn Jones’ last-gasp try sent Dragons into the Challenge Cup quarter-finals with a 36-31 win over Stade Francais.

At the start of the last 16 clash, Angus O’Brien’s penalty put Dragons ahead and the full-back found their opening try of the match before converting and Brodie Coghlan doubled their advantage after grounding from a maul, with O’Brien adding the extras.

Despite Dragons’ strong start, Stade Francais fought back on the stroke of half-time when Samuel Ezeala went over twice in quick succession, with Louis Foursans-Bourdette converting both tries to close the gap on the visitors, who led 17-14 at the break.

The hosts then went ahead for the first time in the game shortly after the restart when Yoan Tanga crossed and Foursans-Bourdette converted before successfully kicking a penalty minutes later.

Chris Coleman’s try was converted by O’Brien as Dragons drew level, but Ezeala bagged his hat-trick and Zack Henry converted to restore Stade Francais’ advantage.

An entertaining finale saw Elliot Dee ground from the maul, but O’Brien was unable to convert and missed a penalty with four minutes to play before Wyn Jones crossed in the 79th minute, with O’Brien adding the extras to send Dragons into the final eight.

Stade Français Paris: 15. Mathis Ibo, 14. Charles Laloi, 13. Joe Marchant, 12. Samuel Ezeala, 11. Lester Etien, 10. Louis Foursans-Bourdette, 9. Paul Abadie, 1. Jack Iscaro, 2. Lucas Peyresblanques, 3. Yanis Lux, 4. Pierre-Henri Azagoh, 5. Setareki Turagacoke, 6. Juan-Martin Scelzo, 7. Ryan Chapuis (c), 8. Yoan Tanga
Replacements:

REPLACEMENTS: 16. Alvaro Garcia Albo, 17. Thierry Paiva, 18. Paul Alo-Emile, 19. Pierre Huguet, 20. Romain Briatte, 21. Thibaut Motassi, 22. Tani Vili, 23. Zack Henry

Dragons RFC:15. Angus O’Brien (c), 14. Dai Richards, 13. Fine Inisi, 12. Aneurin Owen, 11. Rio Dyer, 10. Tinus de Beer, 9. Niall Armstrong, 1. Rodrigo Martinez, 2. Brodie Coghlan, 3. Christian Coleman, 4. Levi Douglas, 5. Ben Carter (c), 6. Ryan Woodman, 7. Thomas Young, 8. Aaron Wainwright
Replacements:

16. Elliot Dee, 17. Wyn Jones, 18. Owain James, 19. Seb Davies, 20. Harrison Keddie, 21. Morgan Lloyd, 22. Fetuli Paea, 23. Huw Anderson