Bristol Bears host Welsh side, Scarlets, at Ashton Gate
Pat Lam's Bristol Bears welcome Dwayne Peel's Scarlets team to Ashton Gate in this Heineken Champions Cup match aiming to shake off their recent malaise.
The last time the two sides met was at a pre-season game in 2018 where the Welsh side came from behind to beat the then newly promoted Bears side 28-19. Bears, playing away, had led 19-7 at the break thanks to tries from Crane, Daniels and Leiua.
About Bristol Bears
Following a disappointing relegation to the Greene King Championship in the 2016/17 season, Bristol Rugby shone in the following campaign, securing their return to rugby's top division at the first time of asking.
Rebranded as the Bristol Bears and playing at a refurbished Ashton Gate Stadium, the side endured an up-and-down first season back in the top flight, finishing ninth before a fantastic 3rd place finish in the delayed 2019/20 season before succumbing to Wasps in the play offs semi final. The Bears pushed on impressively under the stewardship of head coach Pat Lam, however, winning their first-ever European Challenge Cup at the tail end of the 2019/20 season.
The club continued this impressive form last season, winning 17 out of 22 matches and achieved their highest ever finish by being top of the table at the end of the normal season. However, the Bears' season ended in disappointment as they lost to eventual champions Harlequins at Ashton Gate in the semi-finals. Despite a successful campaign, Pat Lam's side will be hoping to go a step further in the 2021/22 season.
Find a full fixture list and follow updates on the club's official website.