Northampton gain possession as they play in their own half

Grayson carries the ball over as Northampton continued to push the Bristol defence on their own try line. Bristol were simply outpowered and Northampton capitalised

Northampton are on the Bristol try line

Northampton kick the ball out and win the lineout as they received a penalty

Northampton win the scrum and carry the ball over the Bristol ten metre line

Perkins knocks the ball on as Sterzaker kicks the ball up and it's a Northampton scrum

Bristol are moving over their own ten metre line

Northampton kick the game off

Welcome to Franklin's Gardens where Northampton Saints take on the Bristol Bears! It's the first game in the pool and this will set the pace for the Premiership Cup for both teams. Let's see who takes the win!