Semi Radradra added to his legacy at Bristol Bears as he signed off with a brace of tries in a hard-fought 36-21 win over local rivals Gloucester Rugby on Saturday.
But the heroics of the Fijian, playing only half-fit after just winning a race against time to return from a hamstring injury to make one last appearance at Ashton Gate before joining Lyon next season, were not enough to secure Heineken Champions Cup rugby for Bristol as they were pipped by Bath on points’ difference.
The bonus-point victory was not enough for the Bears to stay in eighth place in the final Gallagher Premiership table as Bath’s winning margin over Saracens proved crucial.
