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Bristol Stages Epic Comeback to Defeat Bath
30 May
Summary
- Bristol overturned a significant halftime deficit to secure victory.
- Fitz Harding and Max Lahiff scored tries for Bristol.
- Bath's last league win in Bristol was in 2008.
Bristol maintained their Premiership playoff aspirations by staging an incredible comeback to defeat West Country rivals Bath 21-19. The victory at Ashton Gate was a significant upset against the reigning champions.
Bristol demonstrated immense resilience, recovering from a substantial 19-7 halftime deficit. This performance contrasted sharply with their previous heavy defeat and highlighted their fighting spirit.
Tries for Bristol were scored by Fitz Harding and Max Lahiff, with a crucial penalty try also awarded. Conversions were added by A.J. MacGinty and Tom Jordan, securing the vital points.
Bath's scores came from Ollie Lawrence, Guy Pepper, and Thomas du Toit, with two conversions from Ciaran Donoghue. Notably, Bath has not won a league match in Bristol since September 2008.
A pivotal moment in the second half saw Henry Arundell sin-binned, leading to Bristol's penalty try and a renewed surge. Max Lahiff's try late in the game, converted by Jordan, ultimately put Bristol ahead for the first time, sealing a memorable victory.
