By NICK CAIN

BRISTOL went into this first wet weather encounter of the campaign knowing that survival this season depends on winning their home games and, after seeing off Harlequins in this raw scrap, they are on course.
This was their second win of the season at Ashton Gate, and with two losses on the road after their opening victory over Bath, Pat Lam’s side knew they were already in must-win territory.
They responded with unstinting tenacity – with centre Will Hurrell leading the charge – and were also by far the more disciplined side. That was not difficult because ...