Thacker’s final flourish maintains Bears’ perfect record

By JACK WILLIS

Big impact: Toby Fricker makes yards for Bristol

BRISTOL’S pursuit of European glory stepped up a gear as Harry Thacker struck late for a dramatic match-winning try to make it four wins from four for the West Country men.
They remain top of Pool 4 and growing more and more confident they can go all the way to the final and perhaps lift the Challenge Cup.
Bears trailed 10-8 at Stade Jean Bouin despite creating openings and having a man advantage for some of the first half.
The visitors were also in the mood to throw caution to the wind at the star...

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