The Dragons are keen on keeping hold of Scott Williams after the Wales centre turned back the clock at Judgement Day recently. The 34-year-old made his first start for the Men of Gwent against the Scarlets at the Principality Stadium earlier this month, showing his class with an assured hour-long performance. Providing Filo Tiatia's side with the sort of assurance that comes with 58 caps for Wales, Williams' first outing in the Dragons' run-on side nearly resulted in the Rodney Parade side ending their long wait for a win in the league. Having not tasted victory since the opening day of the season against the Ospreys , the Dragons were right in contention until a late Blair Murray try ended their hopes after Williams had departed injured. "He had some really good moments in the game," said Tiatia after the defeat to the Scarlets. "He knows his old team-mates really well. "He made some really good reads in defence and then punched some holes and got us some gainline. "The young fella did well." While the "nasty ankle injury" has ruled Williams out of the Dragons' remaining fixtures this season, it's understood talks are ongoing over Williams staying at the club for next season. 25% OFF DEAL NOW: Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to get exclusive news stories and insight from behind the scenes in Welsh rugby The club are understood to have been impressed with how Williams has handled himself this season. Williams was brought to the Dragons back in October, while the club were looking for a replacement for Steff Hughes. Former Scarlets centre Hughes was taking up a offer to play stateside in Major League Rugby with Old Glory DC - with then head coach Dai Flanagan bringing Williams, who himself had been released by the Scarlets last summer, in to train with the Dragons. Flanagan left his role shortly after, replaced by former Ospreys back-row Tiatia. Williams has struggled for minutes among the Dragons' other midfield options - which include Aneurin Owen, Joe Westwood, Harry Wilson and Harri Ackerman - making just a couple of cameo appearances off the bench against Glasgow and Zebre. However, his performance against his former club could keep him around a little longer. The Dragons are also on the lookout for more recruits. Having brought in Dillon Lewis, Levi Douglas and Thomas Young for next season - with Seb Davies and Tinus de Beer set to follow - the club are now understood to be closing in on a scrum-half and outside centre.