CAPTAIN Hugh Gustafson insists his Newport Gwent Dragons Premiership Select side have plenty of work to do if they want to reach the quarter-finals despite opening their British and Irish Cup campaign with an impressive two wins out of two.

Coaches Greg Woods and James Chapron’s men top Pool Five after running out 30-27 victors against Jersey at Cross Keys’ Pandy Park thanks to a dramatic try in the dying seconds by replacement back Arwel Robson.

The Dragons had looked dead and buried as the Channel Islanders led 27-23 with just 10 seconds left on the clock.

But a missed penalty shot at goal gave them one last chance of breaking from deep and centre Barney Nightingale and wing Aled Brew conjured up one last moment of magic to see Robson steal the game.

Jersey had dominated the second half, thanks to their beefy pack, after a Dragons side, inspired by impressive outside half Angus O’Brien, had taken charge of the first.

The victory backed up their opening weekend away bonus point triumph at Connacht Eagles and sees them lead the group with nine points, followed by Doncaster Knights on seven, Jersey on three and the Irish side bottom without a point to their name.

The Dragons next face Doncaster, in Yorkshire, on December 12 before entertaining them a week later at Bedwas.

And although hooker Gustafson was delighted with their thrilling victory over Jersey, he was candid enough to admit they have much to do if they are to progress to the quarter-finals.

He said: “We tried to play with a lot of tempo and that try for Arwel set up by Barney and Aled was something special.

“I have been really impressed by the way the boys have come together over the last three weeks with the young players and more experienced ones working so well.

“I think Doncaster will be similar to Jersey in being a typical English Championship side with a strong pack and good driving game.

“We’ll really have to work on our scrum and maul for when we play them in December.”

Wales Test player Brew stressed the Dragons’ preparation was key to their victory and praised man of the match O’Brien for his contribution.

He said: “We’ve trained really hard over the last few weeks and that paid off because it was tough out there.

“I thought Angus was outstanding and controlled the game so well.”

As well as Robson’s last-minute try, the Dragons crossed for two other tries, a pair of gems scored by scrum half Luc Jones and centre Adam Jones.

O’Brien converted all three and also slotted over three penalties to end the game with 15 points.