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John Evely

'It's frustrating' - Bristol Bears talisman set to miss season opener against Bath

Bristol Bears captain Steven Luatua is set to miss the start of the season with a calf injury sustained in training in a blow to Pat Lam’s side.

The former All Black flanker is a talisman for the Bears who have a markedly better win percentage with him in the side due to his impact on the game. But Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam admitted the 31-year-old, who was walking around in a protective moon boot, now looks set to miss the opening Premiership game against Bath on September 9.

Luatua endured an injury hit campaign in 2021/22 missing significant chunks of the season with a calf injury and then dislocated wrist.

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