A strong Bristol Bears side ‘defended for their lives’ to deliver the English side a 19-5 win away at USA Perpignan to get their tilt at the European Challenge Cup off to a strong start.
A strong Bears side scored three first half tries through Charles Piutau, Fitz Harding and European debutant Joe Jenkins to set up the victory.
AJ MacGinty landed two of the three conversions but more impressively led an outstanding team defensive display, finishing joint top for completed tackles along with forwards Harry Thacker and Jake Heenan.