Chavhanga double does it for Dragons

Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions Published 10:58 pm 23rd Mar 2012 report

Springbok wing Tonderai Chavhanga scored two tries to inspire the Dragons to only their second away win of the league season as they beat Edinburgh 29-15 at Murrayfield.

The South African star notched two tries in the opening 16 minutes to the Heineken Cup quarter-finalists. The victory made it a notable double over the Scottish side and moved the Dragons into eighth place, 10 points clear of Edinburgh.

It was Edinburgh’s seventh successive RaboDirect PRO12 defeat and he away win in the Scottish capital was achieved with 13 points from the boot of Steffan Jones. Edinburgh had five penalties from the boot of Harry Leonard.

Lewis Robling kicked two penalties and the Dragons have now won four of their last five game league games.