Another penalty for not rolling away goes to the Bears.

The Bears have the ball and are deep inside Zebre half but the home sides defense is holding.

Penalty awarded, Sheedy to the corner as Bears go in search of the first points of the game. Testing conditions have not made it easy for either side.

Slippery conditions out there.

Zebre show stoic defence to scramble possession back and clear up to halfway.

Penalty and Bears go to the lineout.

Bristol attack well with Theide producing a slick offload.

Great attacking position for the bears.

Penalty on halfway after late hit on Callum Sheedy. He kicks to the corner.

Encouraging start from Bristol, who control possession in the opening stages.