Bristol keep season alive with tense win over Bath
Bristol secured a crucial victory over Bath with a score of 21-19, keeping their playoff hopes alive. The match featured a strong second-half performance from Bristol, who scored 14 unanswered points. Bath, missing key players, failed to score in the second half, allowing Bristol to capitalize on their opportunities.
- ▪Bristol scored 14 unanswered points in the second half to win the match.
- ▪Bath did not score any points in the second half and missed a chance to secure a top-two finish.
- ▪Bristol's victory brings them closer to the playoff places, just one point behind fourth-placed Exeter.
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