Bristol learning the hard way but Jason Woodward signing could be a coup

The Premiership new boys have found it tough and their next three fixtures look ominous but capture of the New Zealand-born back is a statement of intentBristol face a 3-2-1 countdown in the coming Premiership rounds but the promoted club will have to improve on last Sunday’s showing against Northampton at Ashton Gate if they are to achieve lift-off.Bristol secured a bonus point in a narrow defeat by Harlequins at Twickenham on the opening weekend of the season but they were punted, scrummaged and mauled into submission by the Saints. It will not get any easier for the Championship champions i…