Bristol beaten by Stormers in Champions Cup opener
Bristol Bears lose their Champions Cup pool-stage opener against Stormers, with Jonathan Roche and Leolin Zas both scoring twice for the South African side.
BBC Sport reports: Bristol Bears lose their Champions Cup pool-stage opener against Stormers, with Jonathan Roche and Leolin Zas both scoring twice for the South African side.
This sports story centres on South Africa. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Champions Cup, Bristol Bears and Stormers.
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