Hill counts cost of hard-fought Bristol win

BRISTOL secured their third win of the season against Harlequins at the Memorial Stadium yesterday to keep the pressure on Cardiff Blues at the top of Heineken Cup Pool Three.

The west country side climbed above Stade Francais — who lost to Cardiff — to ensure a tight battle for a place in the knock-out stages of the competition, with a trip to Paris and a home clash with the Blues still to come for Bristol.

However, head coach Richard Hill is facing up to a host of new fitness problems as injuries to three players blighted their 20-7 victory.