Highly regarded Welsh flanker Sam Lewis made was named in Bristol Bears 36-man squad which travelled out to France to take on Brive in pre-season on Friday night.
The Bears were beaten 22-17 against the French Top 14 side.
The 31-year-old backrower was released by former club Worcester Warriors back in June in a move which took many by surprise as he has been a consistently high performer for the 2021/22 Premiership Rugby Cup winners.