England international confirms permanent Bristol Bears exit

Monday, 21 March 2022 at 09:48

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byRugby Rucker

Clermont Auvergne have agreed to a deal with former England No.8 Nathan Hughes to move to the Top 14 when his contract with Bristol runs out his summer.

The 30-year-old, who last played for England in 2019, was recently on loan at Bath from Bristol Bears before returning to Ashton Gate.

Bath had been keen on keeping the powerhouse number 8, who has impressed at the Rec this term, but he is now set for a move to France.

Clermont are close to wrapping up a deal for the No8 and he is set to join them in the summer when his current £500,000-a-year contract expires.

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BACK-THREE:

15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)
14. Joe Cokanasiga (Bath RFC)
11. Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons)

Joe Cokanasiga of England waves in the direction of the crowd following the Guinness Six Nations Round Four match between England and Italy at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on the 9th March 2019. Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.

CENTRES:

13. Joe Marchant (Harlequins)
12. Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks)

Manu Tuilagi of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

HALFBACKS:

10. Marcus Smith (Harlequins)
9. Harry Randall (Bristol Bears)

Marcus Smith of England scores a penalty during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK

FRONT-ROW:

1. Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers)
2. Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons)
3. Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears)

Ellis Genge of England celebrates after winning with his son Ragh Ellis during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

SECOND-ROW:

4. Maro Itoje (Saracens)
5. Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints)

Final whistle celebrations for Maro Itoje of England Rugby after the Six Nations Championship match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on February 26th 2021. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

BACK-ROW:

6. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks)
7. Sam Underhill (Bath RFC)
8. Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins)

Sam Underhill of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

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