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Jordie Barrett scores on Leinster debut as Bristol convincingly beaten
Two global rugby superstars took to the pitch at Ashton Gate on Sunday evening as Bristol lost 35-12 to Leinster, conceding four tries in the second half after going into half-time at 7-7.
Following her recent signing, Ilona Maher was introduced to Ashton Gate at the interval after sharing to her 4.6m followers on Instagram earlier in the day that she had enjoyed a Sunday lunch in the Bank Tavern.
And then at the start of the second half, Jordie Barrett made his debut for Leinster, the All Black rumoured to have been a Bristol target before signing for the runaway United Rugby Championship leaders.
Within minutes, he had made one try and scored another as Leinster turned the screw after what had been a closely-fought first 40.
In blustery conditions, this Champions Cup clash was a took almost half an hour for the first points to be put on the board thanks to a try from Max Lahiff.
Following the introduction of Barrett, however, the second half was an entirely different proposition.
It wouldn’t be a Bears game this season without a try from Gabriel Ibitoye but it was only a consolation with the four-time European champions just too good for Bristol.
Main photo: Bristol Bears
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