Bristol overpower Gloucester in one-sided derby

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Ellis Genge scores a try for BristolBristol and England prop Ellis Genge forced his way over for his second try of the season
Bristol: (29) 51
Tries: Malins, Genge, Randall 2, Harding, Batley, Thacker Cons: Sheedy 4, Williams Pens: Sheedy, Williams
Gloucester: (7) 26
Tries: Rees-Zammit 2, Ford-Robinson 2 Cons: Carreras 3

Bristol produced a scintillating display at Ashton Gate to win 51-26 and condemn Gloucester to a sixth straight Premiership defeat.

The Bears raced to their bonus point with Max Malins, Ellis Genge, Harry Randall and Fitz Harding tries before Louis Tees-Zammit replied on half-time.

Randall and Joe Batley extended the lead to 41-7, but Rees-Zammit and Jamal Ford-Robinson's brace restored pride.

However, Harry Thacker had the final say as Bristol moved up to seventh.

More to follow.

Bristol: Malins, Ibitoye, Vakatawa, van Rensburg, Lane, Sheedy, Randall, Genge, Thacker, Sinckler, Dun, Batley, Luatua, Thomas, Harding (capt).

Replacements: Oghre, Woolmore, Kloska, Caulfield, Heenan, Marmion, Williams, Ravouvou.

Gloucester: Evans, Rees-Zammit, Llewellyn, Atkinson, Thorley, Carreras, Varney, Vivas, Socino, Balmain, Clark, Alemanno, Ackermann, Ludlow, Clement.

Replacements: McGuigan, Elrington, Ford-Robinson, Clarke, Donnell, Young, Hillman-Cooper, Hathaway.

Referee: Jack Makepeace.

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