Bristol Bears and Bath Rugby have paid tribute to 'hugely popular' former player Nick Koster who has died at the age of just 34.
The South African-born backrower joined Bath Rugby in 2012 having played for his Western Force and the Stormers in his homeland. He went on to make 11 appearances in the Blue, Black and White before moving down the road to Bristo where he played 62 times between 2013 and 2017, and is credited with 'making a remarkable impact on and off the field during his five seasons with Bristol.'
A statement from the Bears that said the club are devastated by the news, adding: 'Our thoughts, prayers and love are with Nick’s wife Jeannie and his two young children. 'The family requests privacy at this time.'
