By Roger Panting

Bristol .................. 36pts
Tries: Elizalde 2, 58; Ibitoye 6, 64; Oghre 31, 73 Conversions: Williams 2, 31; Worsley 73

Sale .......................41pts
Tries: Reed 4, Jibulu 12, 26; Dugdale 22, D du Preez 45, Bamber 70, Bedlow 79 Conversions: R du Preez 26, 45, 79
A last-minute try from Sam Bedlow eased Sale Sharks’ woes as they won an action-packed game against Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate.
However, the only relevance of the game was to avoid finishing bottom of Pool A, so it was surprising that both fielded strong line-ups, with Bristol appearing the likely winner...