Overview
- Viliame Mata scored two early tries for Bristol before receiving a yellow card for a high tackle.
- Two Scarlets tries and one Bristol score were ruled out after TMO review, shaping the narrow outcome.
- Scarlets’ points came from a Gareth Davies try plus Sam Costelow’s conversion and three penalties.
- Italian officials Gianluca Gnecchi refereed with Stefano Roscini as TMO in a match dominated by reviews.
- Scarlets collected a losing bonus point and now visit champions Bordeaux Bègles, while Bristol host Pau next.