Andy Friend admits Bundee Aki yellow key moment as Bristol edge past Connacht

A poor night was completed in the dying moments when they turned down a bonus point from a penalty in front of the posts which could yet prove costly in qualification for the Challenge Cup quarter-finals

Connacht’s Bundee Aki is tackled by Bristol Bears’ Dan Thomas during the Champions Cup match at The Sportsground. Picture: James Crombie

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Connacht coach Andy Friend admitted that a yellow card to Bundee Aki was the key moment as their Heineken Champions Cup hopes died at the Sportsground.