Pat Lam has confirmed for the first time on record that former All Black superstar Charles Piutau will leave Bristol Bears at the end of the season.
The news has long been expected in Bear country with Lam announcing earlier in the season the club have secured the services of England full-back Max Malins, 26, from Saracens ahead of the 2023/24 season. While Malins is currently playing on the wing for England and can also play at fly-half, as demonstrated during his highly successful loan year at Bristol in 2020/21, he has made it clear he wants to wear the 15 jersey full time.
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