Bristol Bears hold off a Benetton fightback to secure a bonus-point win in the Investec Champions Cup and keep their last-16 hopes alive.
Bristol Bears held off a late fightback from Benetton to secure a bonus-point win in the Investec Champions Cup - which keeps alive their hopes of qualifying for the last 16.thought they had snatched the game with two minutes left, only for Rhyno Smith's try to be pulled back after centre Tommaso Menoncello impeded Kalaveti Ravouvou in the build-up.
Despite being sat second in the Premiership, Bristol's form has been inconsistent this season - with heavy defeats and big victories the theme of their campaign. Benetton, who lost to Clermont and defeated Bath in their opening two games, have been one of Europe's most improved sides in recent years and are eyeing up qualification.
Lahiff appeared to potentially lose control of the ball but referee Luc Ramos opted against checking the grounding of the ball.
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