European Challenge Cup
Bristol break duck against Toulon
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October 17, 2008
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Date/Time: Oct 17, 2008, 19:45 local, 18:45 GMT
Bristol Bears 39 - 11 Toulon
Dan Ward-Smith of Bristol is tackled by Norman Jordaan of Toulon during the European Challenge Cup match between Bristol and Toulon at the Memorial Stadium on October 17, 2008 in Bristol, England.
Dan Ward-Smith grabbed one of Bristol's tries as they ended their losing streak
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Bristol notched their first win of the season with a 39-11 victory over Toulon in their European Challenge Cup Pool 2 clash at the Memorial Ground.

Outside-half Adrian Jarvis punished the big-spending French outfit's ill-discipline with six penalties in 22-point haul that also included conversions following tries from Vungakoto Lilo and England international Dan Ward-Smith.

Captain Joe El-Abd scored late on to complete the victory that reignites Bristol's campaign in Pool 2 of the European Challenge Cup following defeat to Montpellier. Orene Ai'i crossed after 13 minutes but Toulon, led by former All Black Jerry Collins, rarely looked like winning and are now struggling to make it past the pool stage.

Bristol (19) 39
Tries: El Abd, Lilo, Ward-Smith
Con: Jarvis (2), Ashwin
Pen: Jarvis (6)

Toulon (11) 11
Try: Ai'i
Pen: Fauque (2)

Bristol: Lilo, Robinson, Brew, Barnes, T. Arscott, Jarvis, Beveridge, Clarke, Regan, Hobson, Winters, Budgett, To'oala, El Abd, Grieve.

Replacements: Eves for Barnes (61), Ashwin for Jarvis (76), Thomas for Beveridge (76), Crompton for Clarke (61), Blaney for Regan (66), Sidoli for Budgett (66), Ward-Smith for Grieve (7).

Sin Bin: To'oala (52).

Toulon: Ai'i, Andreu, Grimaud, Fauque, Rooney, Pez, Jordaan, Agnesi, Muleta, Galasso, Suta, Maestri, Collins, Missoup, Koyamaibole.

Replacements: Giacobazzi for Jordaan (79), Filitoga for Agnesi (41), Lozada for Suta (62), Sourice for Koyamaibole (71).

Not Used: Fitzgerald, Auelua, Falconetti.

Sin Bin: Pez (45).

Att: 5,445

Ref: George Clancy (IRFU).

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