Bristol Bears have surprised no one by offering Championship jewel Rich Lane on a two-year deal following an impressive loan spell at Ashton Gate Stadium.
The full-back joined on loan from Championship side Bedford Blues in February and made five eye-catching appearances for the Bears, scoring one try before breaking his foot in his European Heineken Champions Cup debut against Sale.
The 28-year-old, who captained Bedford and was named in the Championship Team of the Season in 2021, will make the switch ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.