Experienced second row Elliott Stooke has joined Bristol Bears as short-term injury cover with immediate effect.
The 28-year-old made 142 Premiership appearances for Bath before joining Wasps during the summer.
Director of Rugby, Pat Lam, said: “Following the injuries to Ed Holmes and Joe Joyce, we needed some cover in the second row and we’re pleased to bring in a player of Elliott’s quality and experience.
Stooke began his career at Gloucester Rugby, before moving to West Country rivals Bath in 2016.
The Worcester born lock was the fastest player to reach 100 appearances in Bath’s history.
The six-foot six-inch forward was called up to England’s Six Nations Squad in March 2019, whilst he also featured in England’s summer fixture against the Barbarians in both 2018 and 2019.
Earlier in his career Stooke appeared for England Saxons, as well as being part of England Under 20s Junior World Championship winning side of 2013.
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