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Can Dragons End 20-Game Winless Streak vs. Lyon?
12 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Dragons aim for their first win of 2025 against Lyon.
- The team has not won a match since December of the previous year.
- Key players Aaron Wainwright and Aneurin Owen return for the fixture.
The Dragons are pinning their hopes on a Challenge Cup victory against Lyon this Sunday to ignite a turnaround in their season. The team from Rodney Parade has experienced a difficult year, marked by a prolonged winless run that has now extended to 20 games.
Their most recent outing saw a significant defeat against Perpignan in the Challenge Cup opener, compounding their struggles. Head coach Filo Tiatia has opted for several changes to the squad for the upcoming home fixture against Lyon, who were finalists in the competition last season.
Notable returns include Wales number eight Aaron Wainwright and influential centre Aneurin Owen, alongside fly-half Tinus De Beer and tight-head Robert Hunt. This infusion of senior experience aims to galvanize the team as they prepare to face their European rivals.
