Overview

• Bristol Bears have agreed a deal in principle to sign Louis Rees-Zammit, with a formal contract yet to be signed.
• The club’s salary cap space and vacancies in the back three after summer departures have made him an attractive fit.
• Rees-Zammit is reported to favour a one-year contract to keep his options open for the 2026-27 season and a possible move to R360.
• Early enquiries from Sale Sharks, Newcastle and French clubs did not progress, leaving Bristol as the clear frontrunner.
• Wales head coach Steve Tandy has welcomed his potential return and sees his availability strengthening the back-three ahead of the autumn Tests.