The message coming out of the Bristol Bears camp from coach, to captain, to man of the match is united - the 26-18 win over South Africa A on Thursday night has to be a catalyst for improvement heading back into the Premiership.
Bristol sit 10th in the league standings following five straight defeats, and yet they bettered a second string international side in front of a sold-out Ashton Gate in midweek to bring back a sense of feel-good.
Gabriel Ibitoye and Yann Thomas scored Bristol’s tries while Welsh international Sheedy landed six out of six kicks for 16 point in the victory over a side with 12 full Springbok internationals in their match-day 23. Ntuthuko Mchunu and Sikhumbuzo Notshe scored the visitors’ tries with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu kicking two penalties and Johan Goosen adding a conversion.
