Ellis Genge scores twice on debut as Bristol edge out Bath in thriller

Genge marked his Bristol homecoming with two tries as the Bears began their Gallagher Premiership campaign with a 31-29 victory over Bath at Ashton Gate.
Ellis Genge scores twice on debut as Bristol edge out Bath in thriller

Ellis Genge, centre left, celebrates his early opening try (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Ellis Genge marked his Bristol homecoming with two tries as the Bears began their Gallagher Premiership campaign with a 31-29 victory over Bath at Ashton Gate.

Bath looked to be heading towards victory but a late try from Will Capon which was converted by AJ MacGinty proved to be the difference.

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