After a topsy-turvy pulsating encounter it was Les Kiss of death for London Irish after they were finally put to the sword at Ashton Gate. On the inaugural family fun day, supporters were treated to 76 points as well as the usual dose of heart-stopping moments Bears fans have grown accustomed to.
There has been lots of discussion about the areas in which we can learn from the mistakes of last season. For me the most strikingly obvious improvement has been in the scrum. Granted, having the baby rhino Ellis Genge back in Bristol was always going to help, but full credit should be given to Mark Irish who has completely transformed the whole unit.
From a position of abject creakiness, how reassuring has it been to see us dominate that area? Allowing us the platform to get on the front foot and release the undoubted talent we have in the backs. Only three games in, no one is getting carried away but after the agony of last season, it is lovely to see Bristol sitting proudly at the top of the Premiership.
