Former England Under-18 and Under-20s star Matt Protheroe has made the rare move to New Zealand after being released at the end of the season by Ospreys.
An impressive comeback from Glasgow Warriors saw them overturn a 10-0 deficit to win a hard-fought BKT United Rugby Championship encounter in Swansea.
Josh McKay scored his first Glasgow try as Warriors earned a bonus point against the Ospreys with a dominant second-half display.
The win was, however, marred by concerns for George North, who limped off the field in the second half, casting doubt on his availability for the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa.
Ospreys head coach Toby Booth says his side will have to adapt to the Sportsground's notoriously inclement weather conditions if they are to compete with Connacht.
Head back to the beginning of December and Bristol fans would have been feeling quietly confident with how their team were coasting along. The last month, however, has seen the Bears hit a roadblock.
Nathan Hughes' RWC exclusion by England left him to enjoy the long pre-season getting fit with Bristol and he repaid his new club with a stellar opening night performance.
With the Gallagher Premiership's tendency to blood exciting young talent having improved in recent seasons, check out who to watch out for in the 2019/20 season, as they seek to make the most of the Rugby World Cup.
The summer is a time of renewal in rugby and we have put together our Gallagher Premiership U23 squads for each club. Whose future is the brightest?
Six players will make their competitive debuts for the club when Bristol Bears kick off the Gallagher Premiership season on Friday against West Country rivals Bath.
