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John Evely

Bristol Bears confirm three coaching changes as club stalwart returns and Dave Alred arrives

Pat Lam has confirmed his coaching team for the 2022/23 season, with Mark Irish returning as Scrum Coach, Jordan Crane appointed Defence Coach and Dave Alred joining as Kicking Coach.

Homegrown stalwart Irish, who made more than 100 appearances as a player for the club, previously spent five seasons as Scrum Coach from 2015 to 2020, before departing to Worcester Warriors for family reasons.

Former England number eight Crane is appointed Defence Coach after a successful two years with the Academy, replacing Omar Mouneimne in the role who has moved to Exeter Chiefs.

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