Charles Piutau appears in a Bristol Bears squad for the first time in more than two months, taking his place on the bench for their clash with Saracens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Former New Zealand international Piutau has been out of action since the Champions Cup win over Scarlets on January 22 due to an Achilles injury and, after director of rugby Pat Lam hinted in midweek the superstar is among a group “not far off” from returning to action, he’s been named in the 23.
Bedford loanee Rich Lane, who has impressed in his two appearances at full-back, continues in a starting role but Piutau is likely to be afforded some gametime in north London as his return is a timely one for the Bears.
