Overview
- An independent disciplinary panel issued a four-week suspension to Tom Jordan, reduced to three if he completes World Rugby’s tackle school, ruling him out of upcoming club matches.
- Pat Lam reports 13 backs unavailable, with Jack Bates and Josh Carrington out this week after failed head injury assessments sustained against Exeter Chiefs.
- England prop Ellis Genge is unavailable after failing the HIA process following a knock in the Exeter win during a six-day turnaround.
- Bristol have added short-term cover with Argentina international Matias Moroni and scrum-half Oscar Lennon, and they have re-signed USA winger Toby Fricker.
- The club is actively seeking additional fly-half cover, with Benhard Janse van Rensburg earmarked to step in at 10 if needed.