Baker, who had no previous convictions for violence, had "never ever" shown any remorse or regret for his "callous" attack, Det Supt McPhillips added.

BBC: John Coates murder: Budgie toy held Robert Baker's print

Wing Conor McPhillips blew a good chance to get Connacht into the match, cutting inside on the Dragons' 22 but failing to gather a simple pass.

BBC: Dragons 23-0 Connacht