Gareth Chilcott feels Bristol are in for a tough season in the Premiership

Former Bath and Lions prop Gareth Chilcott is backing Bristol to win their first game of the season in Friday's Challenge Cup tie with Toulon.

Richard Hill's side have lost all seven of their games this season and Chilcott told BBC Radio Bristol: "I think this weekend may be their first win."

Fit-again prop Darren Crompton is set to feature for the first time this season against the French side.

Coach Hill said: "Darren is a good player. We have missed his presence."

It's about getting back to winning ways as the Premiership is going to be a long hard season for Bristol Former Bath front-rower Gareth Chilcott

Former England front-rower Chilcott said: "Richard needs to get a couple of wins before they go back into the Premiership.

"This cup is about re-grouping, looking at different options and combinations.

"It's about getting back to winning ways as the Premiership is going to be a long hard season for Bristol."