Brilliant Bristol blow Sharks out of the water

BRISTOL became only the second side to inflict a league defeat on Guinness Premiership leaders Sale Sharks yesterday when they beat them 22-14 at the Memorial Stadium.

Brilliant Bristol blow Sharks out of the water
Mon, 28 Nov, 2005 - 00:00
Mike Adams

Sale fly-half Valentin Courrent missed a late long-range penalty attempt that would have earned his side the consolation of a bonus point.

The visitors missed an early opportunity to take the lead as full-back Daniel Larrechea saw his long-range penalty sail past the near upright.

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