Bristol Bears fans curious to see how Championship loanee Richard Lane adapts to the Premiership may have to wait another week, with the latest new arrival at Abbots Leigh primed to feature in Friday night’s A-team fixture against the Royal Navy.
Lane joined the Bears this week on an initial one-month agreement from Bedford Blues to help provide cover and depth at full-back following the injuries to Charles Piutau and Luke Morahan, with Henry Purdy and Ioan Lloyd deputising in the position.
Lane is a well-established player in the second tier, having spent the last five seasons with Bedford and is known for his ability under the high ball and expansive running style, but may need a little more time before he’s thrust into Premiership action.
