Rejuvenated Bears believe they can still make playoffs

By PAUL REES

Leading the way: Ellis Genge scores in the 40-36 win over Irish in September

BRISTOL exorcised a ghost when they defeated Harlequins in their last Premiership outing, but Pat Lam believes they turned the corner two months ago after being trounced by Northampton.
Little has gone right for the Bears since the 2021 play-off semi-final defeat to Quins at Ashton Gate when they blew a 28-point lead.
“The win at Quins was massive for us,” said Lam, Bristol’s director of rugby. “We had a bye the following weekend and everyone returned with a spring in their step.
“We had a ...

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