Bristol Bears vs Argentina XV LIVE: Play-by-play updates from Ashton Gate
All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play updates, reaction, analysis, and highlights from Ashton Gate Stadium.
Match Highlights
Sam Wolstenholme is delivering an impressive display of box kicks, including two excellent kicks in quick succession. The second kick bounces out near the corner flag, forcing Argentina to play from deep.
Argentina presses forward but loses possession due to a dropped pass in the rain. Victor Wornsip reacts quickly to regain the ball.
Mat Protheroe makes a crucial defensive play by helping to dislodge the ball deep in Bristol’s 22 during a double tackle, which likely prevented a try. Joe Owen was also involved in this effort.
Bristol’s scrum remains under pressure despite the introduction of two fresh props by Pat Lam. Argentina wins another penalty at the setpiece and opts to kick to the corner.
Aidan Boshoff uses his speed to recover and tackle dangerous Argentina player Tobias Wade.
"We don't often get to see Bristol scrum-halves kick, but Sam Wolstenholme is putting on a masterclass tonight with two stunning box kicks in quick succession, the second of which bounces out into touch one metre from the corner flag."
"I would go as far as to say that was a try saving intervention."
Author's summary
This match features strong defensive efforts from Bristol and tactical kicking from Wolstenholme, with Argentina applying pressure despite challenging conditions.