Round six of the Gallagher Premiership promises to deliver another thrilling weekend of action, with teams looking to solidify their positions ahead of a break before the Test rugby returns in November.Â
Benhard Janse van Rensburg and Pacific Island duo, Fijian Kalaveti Ravouvou and Samoan international Steven Luatua, have recovered from injury to hand Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam a triple boost ahead of Friday night's visit by Northampton Saints.
England and Bristol Bears prop Ellis Genge has picked up an injury that will likely rule him out for the rest of the year.
Gallagher Premiership heavyweights Leicester Tigers have confirmed the departure of nine players at the end of the season.
Freddie Steward will occupy a very role different from his usual position as the Leicester full-back when he makes his return to Dublin on Friday 20 days after his infamous England red card.
Bristol have followed Thursday’s signing ex-Wasps duo Gabriel Oghre and Sam Wolstenholme by confirming contract extensions for nine current first-team players – including ex-All Blacks back-rower Steven Luatua.
Bristol have bolstered their roster for next season, confirming the signings on Thursday of ex-Wasps duo Gabriel Oghre from Bordeaux and Sam Wolstenholme from Leicester.
Richard Wigglesworth has made six changes to his Leicester team for Friday night’s Heineken Champions Cup round-of-16 clash at home to Edinburgh following last weekend’s Gallagher Premiership success over Bristol.