Gloucester Rugby withstood a late Bristol Bears revival to prevail narrow 44-41 winners at Ashton Gate.
The Cherry and Whites were pegged back from 41-22 up towards the final quarter of an hour, but George Barton’s late penalty saw the visitors over the line.
Bristol made a flying start with Gabriel Ibitoye crossing after just two minutes, but Gloucester took control of the first half.
Christian Wade went over twice – sandwiching Freddie Thomas and Gareth Anscombe’s efforts – to put the…
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