MacGinty makes first Bristol start after year out with ruptured Achilles

Bristol Bears fly-half AJ MacGinty made his first start since rupturing his Achilles on last season's opening day, playing 58 minutes in the opening-round win away at Sale. The 36-year-old missed almost all of last season and briefly returned in May before a calf setback. The game was his 60th appearance for Bristol.