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Rees‑Zammit Seals 17–16 Bristol Win at Scarlets in Champions Cup Opener

Three TMO interventions overturning tries defined a stop‑start contest decided by a single point.

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.