Bristol Bears have signed versatile former Wasps and Leicester Tigers hooker Gabriel Oghre for the 2023/24 season with the former England youth starlet finding a new home after experiencing a nomadic campaign at three different clubs.
Bears’ interest in Oghre was first reported in December after he had recently joined Leicester on a short-term deal following the expulsion of Wasps from the Premiership due to their financial issues. The 24-year-old, who has been capped at England Under-19 and U20 level, made three appearances for Tigers before joining Bordeaux-Begles in the Top 14 in January where he’s played twice.
Oghre is ostensibly a hooker - and was namechecked as such by Pat Lam - but has also operated as a flanker, fitting into the Bears director of rugby’s desire for malleable players who can cover multiple positions and therefore offer greater value within the reduced salary cap.
