Tiatia steered Dragons to solely their second victory of the season in final weekend’s 22-14 Problem Cup win over Newcastle.
Chatting with the South Wales Argus, external, Blumberg mentioned a call over Tiatia’s place can be made on the finish of January.
“The intention is to attempt to preserve Filo in put up and ensure it really works out for him,” mentioned Dragons chief govt Rhys Blumberg.
“He’s succesful and doing a very good job. Each events are working properly collectively and it has been a very good begin.”
Blumberg added Dragons will not be actively in search of a brand new head coach to exchange Flanagan, however can be prepared if the previous Ospreys again rower Tiatia didn’t need to proceed within the function.
“It would both be that Filo is in place as head coach for the following two years or that he’s returning to being defence coach, with X as head coach after we now have made a suggestion and had it agreed,” he mentioned.
Tiatia, 53, was not drawn on whether or not he would have an interest staying as head coach, however mentioned: “I am studying as we go; these younger males are rising and are stunning me in a whole lot of methods.
“Their motivation turns into mine as a result of I actually need them to succeed as properly. We simply must take it day-to-day, continue learning.”
Tiatia will subsequent lead the aspect once they tackle east Wales rivals Cardiff subsequent Thursday within the United Rugby Championship [URC], with a bumper Rodney Parade crowd anticipated for a festive fixture the Dragons haven’t gained in 10 years.
Nonetheless, they are going to achieve this with harm issues at lock with Steve Cummins and George Nott each dominated out following head collisions within the win at Newcastle. Wales hooker Elliot Dee might return for the fixture.
“It was a scary second with George, however he did properly post-game and was strolling round,” he mentioned. “We’re following protocols and simply ensuring each athletes are secure to return.
“Cardiff are a very good. We’re actually wanting ahead to it, we have watched them carefully and it is an excellent alternative for the gamers to characterize the membership rather well.”
