Rees-Zammit stars as Bristol power past Northampton
Louis Rees-Zammit scores a double as Bristol edge past reigning champions Northampton in a pulsating Prem tussle.
Wales international Louis Rees-Zammit scored two tries to help Bristol Bears defeat reigning champions Northampton Saints in a thrilling Prem match at Ashton Gate. Despite early defensive efforts from both sides, Bristol came out on top with a final score of 41-26. Gabriel Oghre opened the scoring for Bristol with a try following a well-executed line-out move and maul.
George Hendy also crossed for Bristol, making it 15-7 at halftime. Rees-Zammit then scored a clinical penalty try to extend Bristol's lead to 22-14. Tom Jordan and Harry Randall added tries for Bristol, stretching their lead to 29-14. Northampton fought back with tries from Alex Mitchell and Josh Kemeny, but Bristol held firm to secure the win in the final seconds with a penalty try.
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