‘An absolute joke’ – 5 transfer rumours that were completely WRONG

#5. Ben Earl and Max Malins to Bristol Bears

In February, Pat Lam shot down reports that Bristol Bears will look to keep Saracens pair Max Malins and Ben Earl beyond their agreed upon season-long loans.

Bears director of rugby said The Rugby Paper’s report that he is looking to keep the pair of England internationals beyond the 2020/21 season is ‘an absolute joke.’

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