Bristol Bears faced a significant defeat at home, losing 38-0 to Sale Sharks in the English Premiership at Ashton Gate. This loss marks the Bears’ most substantial home defeat since they were beaten 39-0 by Saracens in September 2016. Both Fijian players, Kalaveti Ravouvou and Viliame Mata, started the match but were unable to help their team find the scoreboard in this one-sided encounter.
Rob du Preez starred for Sale, contributing 15 points through his kicking. The Sharks dominated the match, thwarting Bristol’s previously effective attack. The scoring began early, as Raffi Quirke dashed through a gap to score within two minutes. Tom Roebuck followed up with a second try, and George Ford added a drop goal shortly after.
Following the halftime break, Ben Curry intercepted a pass and scored again, before Tom O’Flaherty showcased his skills by stealing the ball deep in Bristol’s territory and running the length of the field for a bonus point try. This victory is Sale’s first away win of the season, highlighting their strong defense and elevating them to third place in the Premiership standings.
Despite the challenging result for Bristol, this match presents an opportunity for reflection and growth as the team looks to bounce back from this disappointment. The experience of playing against a tough opponent could serve as motivation for improving their defensive strategies and revitalizing their attack in future games.
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