It was a round of mixed fortunes for our West Country sides, with one side establishing itself as a top of the table team, while the other two left something to be desired.
Gloucester put in a showing worthy of a title contender, as they classily overcame the lacking Exeter Chiefs 38-22 at Kingsholm on Friday night.
Bristol Bears meanwhile were in action on Saturday, travelling east to Franklin’s Gardens, where they were overwhelmed 45-31 in an entertaining defeat to Northampton Saints.