#3. Will Porter to Harlequins
The scrum-half will join Harlequins at the conclusion of the 2022/23 season, the club can confirm.
Porter joined Bristol Bears from Wasps in October as a medical dispensation for Harry Randall until the end of the season, making seven appearances so far.
Director of Rugby, Pat Lam, said: “It’s been great to work with a player of Will’s calibre, especially during the long-term injury to Rands (Harry Randall).
“He’s contributed really well to the group on and off the field during his short time here and I know he will continue to do so until the end of the season.
“Will’s family and partner are based in London, so we are pleased he has an opportunity to finally return home and we wish him well for his journey ahead.”
#4. Andy Uren to Benetton
The 27-year-old Bristolian, who has made over 150 appearances for his boyhood club, has been granted an early contract release request to join the Italian side.
Director of Rugby Pat Lam said: “Andy came to us with a very significant offer on the table from Benetton to go there as first-choice scrum half and asked us to consider the possibility of a release.
“When you consider the contribution that Andy has made to the club on and off the field, playing more than 150 games, Harry Randall being committed to the Bears long term; and the fact that this is a life-changing opportunity for him and his family, it was an opportunity we felt Andy deserved and he leaves with our full support.
“Andy can be very proud of what he has achieved at Bristol Bears to date – and at just 26 years old, the plan is for him to return an even better player and person from the incredible experience of playing in a different country and competition.”
Uren said: “It’s been such a difficult decision to leave Bristol, but the opportunity in Treviso was something that I had to take for the next stage of my career. I’ve been at Bristol for a long time and I’m looking forward to broadening my rugby knowledge and life experience overseas.
“I’m hugely grateful to Pat and the club – not only for their support during my 13 years at Bristol – but for granting me an early release at the end of the current season to take up this opportunity in Benetton. The culture and environment that has been created here are second to none and I have no doubt the club will continue to go from strength to strength.
“I’m really excited by what we can achieve at Bristol Bears in the final period of the season and hope to finish my time here on a high.”