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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