Wales fly-half Rhys Priestland is to leave Bath at the end of the season when his contract expires.
The 32-year-old has made 46 Premiership appearances for Bath since arriving from Welsh side Scarlets in 2015.
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It was thought that the number 10 would be returning to Scarlets but, in somewhat of a shock development, Bristol Bears are now favourites to sign him.
Meanwhile, Bath