Butchered try by Tom Homer helps Bristol Bears on Premiership return

Bristol Bears got their Premiership return off to a stirring start in front of a packed home crowd, beating Bath after the visitors blew a simple chance early in the encounter. It ultimately proved costly, as the new boys got the better of the derby. Fullback Tom Homer was served a try on a platter but somehow butchered it as the ball slipped from his grasp inches above the tryline. Rhys Priestland could have gone over himself, but unselfishly - or, wisely - gave Homer the easier run in. Unfortunately that didn't work out, as Homer dived forward to place the ball one-handed, losing the ball i…