Bristol Bears are one of a trio of clubs reported to be interested in signing Worcester Warriors captain Ted Hill should his current club go into administration as feared.
Worcester’s involvement in the fast-approaching Gallagher Premiership season remains in serious doubt after players and staff were told they are unlikely to be paid today (Wednesday).
The club’s finances have been frozen by HM Revenue and Customs while they chase unpaid tax and the prospect of the August payroll obligation being met is remote, with the club repeatedly being late with payments in recent months.
