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...