Pat Lam’s Bristol staged a smash-and-grab raid to rob Saracens and take a big step towards succeeding them as champions. A sixth straight Premiership win moved the Bears second behind Exeter and further justified owner Steve Lansdowne’s monster investment in the club.
But on a miserable day at Ashton Gate their star-studded team had to win ugly, taking the lead for the first time with just three minutes left. “We love to entertain everyone,” said Lam, who had recruited Semi Radradra and Kyle Sinckler during lockdown with the promise of fireworks. “But it was about playing the conditions and taking your chances.
If we want to be the team we want to be we have to win in different styles. We showed a lot of heart.” Saracens bossed large
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