Bristol have revealed their financial results for the 2021/22 financial year and despite reporting a record turnover from their latest completed Gallagher Premiership season, they still recorded pre-tax losses in excess of £3million.
A trio of internationals are set for their final Bristol Bears bow after being named in the squad that is set to play Sale this weekend in the final round of the Gallagher Premiership regular season.
Exeter’s hopes of reaching the Premiership play-offs for a seventh-successive season were effectively ended after Bristol beat them at Ashton Gate.
Worcester ended a run of five successive Premiership defeats and gave Steve Diamond his first win in charge as they toppled Bristol 19-14 at Sixways.
Kyle Sinckler is one of four changes to the Bristol side that started their last outing at Leicester; Harlequins make just one switch.
Newcastle bring props Adam Brocklebank and Mark Tampin and winger George Wacokecoke into their line-up as they look to build on last week’s seven-try triumph over London Irish.
British and Irish Lions No.8 Toby Faletau is showing his back row versatility by switching positions as Bath take on local Gallagher Premiership rivals Bristol Bears.