Nathan Hughes is in the mix to make an immediate return for Bristol Bears this weekend as the club look to get their last 16 knockout round doubleheader off to a strong start at Sale Sharks .
Former England number eight Hughes has been away on loan at Bath Rugby for two months and ripped up trees during his time at the Rec, putting in the powerful, front-foot earning, barnstorming performances that he is capable of at his best.
Hughes, 30, who will leave the Bears at the end of the season to move to French Top side Clermont Auvergne, impressed so much in the blue, black and white that Bath tried to extend his loan until the end of the season.
