**Jonah Holmes extended his impressive run of form with a pair of tries as the Dragons opened their Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup campaign with a big win against the Scarlets.** Holmes’ double contributed to a total of seven Dragons tries in the 52-32 win at Rodney Parade and took him to eight tries in his last seven matches. The 28-year-old, who can play on the wing or at full-back, has really hit his stride since making his debut for the Newport-based region in September. Here, we take a look at the Dragons try machine’s life and career so far. **Sporting pedigree** Holmes, who was born in Stockport in July 1992 and raised in Ealing, did not have to look far for sporting inspiration growing up. His uncle, Andy Holmes, was a two-time Olympic rowing gold medalist, having triumphed in the coxed four in 1984 before winning the coxless pair four years later – competing alongside Team GB great Steve Redgrave on both occasions.
