Bristol outclassed Cornish Pirates as they made sure of a home semi-final in the Championship play-offs with a 60-15 win in Camborne.

Bristol never looked troubled as they eased into a 34-10 lead at the break.

There were two tries apiece for James Merriman, Jason Spice and Luke Eves, while Adrian Jarvis added the extras with the boot.

The Pirates did manage to threaten on occasion, with both Rob Elloway and Steve Winn crossing the line.

The win means Bristol will now host London Welsh at the Memorial Ground next Friday in the semi-finals.

Lee Robinson, Dan Montagu, Alex Crockett and James Phillips were the other try scorers for Bristol.

Cornish Pirates forwards coach Ian Davies told BBC Radio Cornwall:

"We were well and truly stuffed. We did some good things but let's make no bones about it, Bristol are a really good side and took their chances very well.

"It's disappointing because the first half we were competitive, but in the second-half we just capitulated a little bit.

"We rotated a few players, and guys with bumps and bruises weren't going to be risked before the British & Irish Cup final in two weeks time."

Bristol coach Paul Hull told BBC Radio Bristol:
"Really pleased with that. Ten tries away from home and we came here to get a home semi-final and we got that.

"The job's not complete yet. Now it's knockout rugby and the pressure just gets a little bit higher.

"But we're looking forward to it and excited about it as well.

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