Dragons secured a Welsh derby win in the United Rugby Championship, defeating Scarlets 38-26 in a 10-try thriller at Rodney Parade. Two tries from Wales hooker Elliot Dee, and further scores from wing Anzelo Tuitavuki, props Rodrigo Martinez and Rob Hunt and full-back Huw Anderson sealed the six-try victory. Scarlets responded with two tries from wing Macs Page and scores from replacements Sam O'Connor and Ioan Jones.
The match was played in front of a raucous crowd of 7,163, creating a memorable occasion in Newport. Dragons are unbeaten, following up the opening weekend draw with Benetton, while Scarlets have suffered two derby defeats, having also lost at home to Cardiff.
Scarlets scored first with a superb solo try from Page, but Dragons responded with pressure and tries from Tuitavuki and Dee. Costelow converted as Scarlets led 14-12 at half-time. Dragons dominated the second half with tries from Martinez, O'Connor, Anderson and Hunt to secure the bonus-point win.
Dragons co-captain Ben Carter returned to lead the side that drew 19-19 with Benetton, but fellow skipper Angus O'Brien remained missing. Scrum-half Rhodri Williams led the side out on his 150th Dragons appearance against his former team.
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