By TOM VICKERS

Bristol .............................. 39pts
Tries: Thacker 8, Caulfield 12, Bates 30, Marmion 66, Ibitoye 78
Conversions: MacGinty 8, 12, 30; Sheedy 67
Penalties: MacGinty 26, Sheedy 57

Northampton................. 38pts
Tries: Seabrook 7, Hendy 16, Freeman 22, 35; Ramm 60, Thame 69
Conversions: Smith 22, 35; Furbank 60, 70

Gotcha: Bristol’s Jack Bates is caught by George Hendy

BRISTOL defence coach Jordan Crane admitted his nerves were shredded after the thrilling 39-38 win against Northampton.
The Bears left it late as they snatched a dramatic vic...