Bristol Bears have secured the services of one of the top performers on the university rugby circuit on a two-year deal ahead of the 2022/23 season.
Pat Lam, the Bears director of rugby, and his coaching staff are looking to recreate the success they have enjoyed with standout number eight Fitz Harding, who was picked up from BUCs rugby, by signing fellow Durham University forward Fred Davies.
Harding, 22, who was nominated for BUCS Super Rugby player of the year before joining the Bears, has continued to shine in professional rugby, keeping England international Nathan Hughes out of the squad having claimed the number eight jersey at Bristol.