Mike Phillips has winning start with Jebel Ali Dragons against Dubai Exiles - in pictures

Victorious beginning to West Asia Premiership title defence for the Dragons on Friday

Dubai, September,21, 2018: Mike Phillips, Head coach of Jebel Ali Dragons interacat with his teamates during the West Asia Premiership match against Dubai Exiles at the Sevens stadium in Dubai. Satish Kumar for the National/ Story by Paul Radley

Mike Phillips, head coach of Jebel Ali Dragons, had a winning start with his team in their 20-14 win against Dubai Exiles. All photos by Satish Kumar for The National

Paul Radley

Sep 22, 2018

Mike Phillips, the former Wales and British & Irish Lions scrum-half, registered a win in his first competitive match in charge of Jebel Ali Dragons on Friday.

The club started their West Asia Premiership defence with a 20-14 win over Dubai Exiles at The Sevens in a close-fought contest.

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