Bristol go down the line. Its kicked ahead by Piatau. Leiau gets there first

First penalty goes the way of Bristol from a scrum

Bedlow knocks backwards in midfield. Saints react quickest but knock on

Grayson kicks deep. Piatau collects on the touchline

Bristol kick off

Teimana Harrison is running out for his 150th appearance

Northampton Saints host Bristol Bears at Franklin Gardens in a round 10 clash in the Premiership. Saints sit in 2nd place in the table and a bonus point win will send them equal on top with the Exeter Chiefs. Bristol sit in 6th position and if they manage to win, it could move them to 3rd or 4th. Saints have won five of the last seven matches between the sides but Bristol did win the last game at this very same venue

Paul Hill has been ruled out of Northampton Saints’ clash against Bristol Bears this afternoon through illness, and is replaced on the bench by Ehren Painter.



The 21-year-old tighthead prop will make his 17th appearance in Black, Green and Gold this season if he enters the action wearing No.18