Pat Lam rued another Bristol Bears performance where unforced individual errors played an influential role in defeat but stopped short of blaming the individuals concerned as Clermont advanced into the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup.
The Bears were beaten 33-26 at Ashton Gate, and four tries to two, with George Moala and Damian Penaud’s second score of the night direct results of mistakes from first Magnus Bradbury and Siva Naulago.
Having edged themselves ahead just before the break as Semi Radradra crossed over for a 20-17 lead, injuring his hamstring in the process, Lam and his coaching staff left the upper tier of the Lansdown Stand to return to the changing room.
