Overview

• Bristol confirmed the Wales international will wear 23 for Saturday’s trip to the Salford Community Stadium.
• Lam expects Rees‑Zammit to be fully ready for selection by the first Premiership fixture at home to Leicester.
• Debutants Luka Ivanishvili at blindside and Josh Carrington at full‑back start, with scrum‑half Max Pepper also set for a first appearance off the bench.
• Hooker Will Capon (knee) and scrum‑half Sam Wolstenholme (hamstring) are sidelined for the early block, while forward James Dun is tracking toward league‑start availability after shoulder surgery.
• Sale’s announced XV features summer recruits Jacques Vermeulen and Nathan Jibulu, with kick‑off at 3pm on Saturday.