The Crusaders have announced their first ever pre-season international tour with matches against Munster and Bristol Bears scheduled for February 2024.
Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam refused to point the finger at Saracens after they sent out a second-string side against Bath in the Premiership on Saturday.
Teams and predictions for the final round of the 2022/23 Premiership season, which includes the West Country derby between Bristol Bears and Gloucester.
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter was pleased that they were able to get a win for their departing players after that defeated Bristol Bears 22-21 in the Premiership on Saturday.
Prop Ellis Genge will miss Bristol Bears’ final two games of the Premiership season following his dangerous tackle on fellow England forward Tom Curry.