AJ'S FIRED UP TO THROW THE SINK AT BATH

PAT LAM'S BRISTOL made the play-offs for the first time since 2021... then predicted an explosive semi-final at Bath on Friday.

- BY ADAM HATHAWAY

Bears got the victory they needed against HARLEQUINS, with a comprehensive 52-26 success.

SALE'S win at EXETER snuffed out any chance of Saracens and Gloucester getting into the top four.

Sharks travel to Leicester on Saturday in the second semi-final with the showpiece Twickenham final the weekend after.

Bristol must overcome a Bath side who finished 11 points clear at the top of the Premiership table at the Recreation Ground, but Bears reckon they have the wind in their sails.