After the excitement and free-flowing rugby of the last couple of weeks we knew that the trip to Welford Road would be a tough test for the resurgent Bears. However, the tiny glimmer of light that we could make the play-offs by winning our final four league fixtures has now been extinguished.
Yes, some of the handling errors that plagued us for much of the season crept back into our play against Leicester. And yes, the 16-3 penalty count meant we were unable to sustain pressure when we really needed to. But we still went out and played with the confidence and belief we saw in those memorable victories over Saints and Quins.
If there’s one thing this season has taught me as a Bristol fan, more times than not when we lose it is down to the errors we make rather than the brilliance of the opposition.
