Pat Lam has paid tribute to John Muldoon following confirmation the Bristol Bears forwards coach will leave the club at the end of the season to return to Ireland and his former club Connacht in the same role.
Muldoon, who made 327 appearances for the Irish province as a fearsome back rower, including playing three seasons under Lam’s management, linked up with his former head coach at Ashton Gate in 2018, first as defence coach.
He has been a trusted ally and confidant of Lam during his time in BS3 having played an influential role in the Bears' evolution over five seasons in the Premiership.
