Bristol Bears look likely to be without two of their most dangerous attacking backs for their crucial last 16 knockout games with Sale Sharks in Europe over the next two weeks.
The Bears head to the AJ Bell Stadium on Saturday lunchtime (1pm ko), looking to salvage their season and get off to a strong start in the two-legged knockout games, a phrase that will bring cold sweats to Bristol fans who remember the tumultuous days of trying to escape the RFU Championship via the play-offs.
Injuries to winger Siva Naulago and utility back Ioan Lloyd look set to deprive director of rugby Pat Lam of two of his most lethal attacking options for the key games.