Bristol enjoy Cardiff takeover and boost playoff hopes with win over Bath

Bristol 36-14 BathBears attract 51,095 crowd to Principality StadiumIt took a trip across the border and an opponent with other things on their mind but Bristol stopped the recent rot with a bonus-point victory that keeps their playoff hopes alive. Their performance did not quite live up to all the pyrotechnics that adorned their Big Day Out at the Principality Stadium but six tries and a win over a second-string Bath side was enough to satisfy their supporters.Indeed, 51,095 fans – plenty from Bath too – showed up to watch a west country derby that was keenly fought if lacking in the highest quality. Bristol survived an early bout of stage fright and withstood a second-half comeback by their visitors to seal the win with late tries from Will Capon and Bill Mata. For Bath - who were already guaranteed top spot - it is a first defeat in 11 in all competitions but Johan van Graan will be pleased with how his callow charges acquitted themselves. Continue reading...

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