Number Crunch: A Saintly soiree

• Bristol Bears only defeat in their last six first-team outings was by a single point at Saracens in Round 16 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby.
• The Bears are unbeaten in their last six fixtures at Ashton Gate in all tournaments since Saracens beat them there 25-10 in Round 9 of Premiership Rugby.
• Northampton Saints have won their last three Gallagher Premiership Rugby matches since their 12-35 loss at Exeter in Round 15 whilst they have not won four in a row in the competition since last April.

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— Bristol Bears 🐻 (@BristolBears) February 27, 2023

• The Saints have won just twice on the road in Premiership Rugby this campaign, beating Wasps in October and Leicester at the end of January.
• Northampton have won their last three encounters with Bristol since the Bears 28-21 win at cinch Stadium in March 2021.
• Northampton have won on three of their five previous visits to Ashton Gate.