Pat Lam joked he’s had to physically hold Charles Piutau back in training this week due to the Bristol Bears star’s desire to be involved in the West Country derby against Bath at the Recreation Ground.
Piutau hasn’t played since December 9 due to a hamstring injury, in what has become an all-too familiar story of his time at Ashton Gate with sporadic and frustrating injuries, but has trained all week and is primed to return at full-back for Friday night’s game.
With his contract up in the summer, his future in England uncertain and seven regular season games remaining, not including the play-offs, plus whatever transpires in the European Challenge Cup, the opportunities to see Piutau in action for the Bears are decreasing and Lam is delighted to welcome him back to the fold.
