Bristol Bears release official statement regarding salary cap

In a statement, the club categorically denied the report: "Bristol Bears are aware of reports in the Telegraph on Thursday, March 31st.

"The club reiterates its commitment to salary cap compliance and we continue to work closely with PRL. We categorically state that we have been, we are and will continue to be under the salary cap.

"As per previous seasons, the majority of our recruitment for the 2022/23 campaign has been done early, with new arrivals and player retention details to be announced in the next few weeks."

At least four foreign clubs are chasing the signature of the Bristol Bears centre according to the latest reports. The Rugby Paper has reported that both Stade Francais, where he played as a youngster, and Montpellier are interested in bringing him to the French Top 14 next season. Meanwhile, there is also reported interest from two unnamed Irish provinces

Attwood believes quite understandably he is still in the physical condition to offer something unique to Bristol Bears squad, despite celebrating his 35th birthday next month. However, he failed to win a new contract and will rejoin Bath.

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The former England international number 8, who is currently on loan at Bath, is expected to leave the club for Clermont at the end of the season.

The Rugby Paper reported this week that former the Wallabies winger could be off at the end of the season having arrived at the club with Lam back in 2017.

Bristolian Eadie returned to Bristol from Northampton Saints in the summer of 2020 but has struggled for game time.