Super Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 Piutau signs for another 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 12 minutes ago, Super said: Piutau signs for another 2 years. CHARLES PIUTAU EXTENDS BRISTOL BEARS STAY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH 2019 Charles Piutau will extend his stay at Ashton Gate until 2022, Bristol Bears are delighted to reveal. One of the league’s most exciting performers, the 28-year-old agrees a new two-year deal. In just 11 Gallagher Premiership appearances in 2018/19, Piutau crossed for six tries to make him the club's joint second highest try scorer in the league. The All Black international beat 55 defenders - 10 more than the club's next highest - as well as making 960 metres. This season, Piutau tops the league’s metres made charts with 551 in just five games. He has beaten 24 defenders and made six clean breaks. “Charles is an outstanding team man and a world class talent. He has the ability to create opportunities out of nothing for the team, so we’re delighted that he’s committed to the Bears and our vision,” said Director of Rugby Pat Lam. “What has been most pleasing is how enthusiastic Charles is about the Bears, his team-mates and the city. He applied for, and was appointed to, the role of community leader in the player leadership group this season, which underlines how much he cares about the community. “On the field, Charles brings an invaluable attacking threat, but also a calm head and a wealth of experience. His game understanding and leadership at the back brings a lot of comfort to his team mates and it has allowed a lot of the young players around him to flourish. “To be able to select a Bristol backline next season that will combine world class talent such as Charles Piutau, Semi Radradra and Luke Morahan alongside a host of young, English talent shows the exciting direction and growth that we are showing as a team.” With 17 caps for the All Blacks, Piutau was one of four Bears players to represent the Barbarians in May. He added: “My family and I are loving our time in Bristol and it was an easy decision to stay. There’s a brilliant environment and a group of boys who are all giving everything for the jersey and the community. “It’s always an honour to play alongside my brother [Siale Piutau] and to represent the Bears in front of the awesome fans at Ashton Gate. Pat Lam has been a massive influence on my career and I’m loving my rugby here. “There’s a collective belief that we can win silverware if we continue to keep moving forward and I’m excited about the future at Bristol.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 A back three of Radrada, Piutau and Morahan isn’t too bad I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Rumour on the other Bristol forum is that Kyle Sinckler is a done deal! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 It's definitely a sign of how far Bristol have come in recent years, that a bonus point win against Stade Francais doesn't even attract a single post on this thread! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 3 hours ago, elhombrecito said: It's definitely a sign of how far Bristol have come in recent years, that a bonus point win against Stade Francais doesn't even attract a single post on this thread! True, although Stade Francais certainly aren't the team they were and lie bottom of the Top 14. Bristol in with a great chance of securing a home QF in this competition. The final is in Marseille on May 22nd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 12 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: True, although Stade Francais certainly aren't the team they were and lie bottom of the Top 14. Bristol in with a great chance of securing a home QF in this competition. The final is in Marseille on May 22nd 3 days before the playoff final Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 13 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: True, although Stade Francais certainly aren't the team they were and lie bottom of the Top 14. Bristol in with a great chance of securing a home QF in this competition. The final is in Marseille on May 22nd Can't afford that AND Twickenham the following month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 25 minutes ago, Northern Red said: 3 days before the playoff final Some road trip that... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 44 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: The final is in Marseille on May 22nd I wish you hadn't told me that... My wife is already a little miffed that I am going on a week long stag next year, followed by the wedding itself which is on the party island of Mallorca... She's going to be livid when she finds out that I've just booked myself a trip to the south of France too 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 58 minutes ago, Northern Red said: 3 days before the playoff final The final is on the 20th June this year due to the world cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 9 minutes ago, Paul G said: The final is on the 20th June this year due to the world cup Think he means the EFL Championship play-off final, rather than the rugby Premiership play-off final. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 33 minutes ago, elhombrecito said: Think he means the EFL Championship play-off final, rather than the rugby Premiership play-off final. Ahh, didn't factor that in as we won't be requiring a football playoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Paul G said: Ahh, didn't factor that in as we won't be requiring a football playoff 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 So, once we’ve won the Challenge Cup and the Premiership and added Sinckler and Radrada to our squad, is there any point in other sides turning up next year? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 Don’t forget that tmrw night’s game at Stade Francais is an 8pm ko and live on BT Sport 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 On 09/12/2019 at 18:14, JBFC II said: So, once we’ve won the Challenge Cup and the Premiership and added Sinckler and Radrada to our squad, is there any point in other sides turning up next year? We'll be the new Saracens..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 50 minutes ago, Super said: We'll be the new Saracens..... Without the salary cap issues 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 Decent win tonight, although we probably made harder work of it than we should have done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChubStixx Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 I tend to agree. There were a few handling errors, at least one of which cost us a try. Strong performance though with some squad players, and I'm anticipating a lot of interest in the knockout stages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 3 hours ago, ChubStixx said: I tend to agree. There were a few handling errors, at least one of which cost us a try. Strong performance though with some squad players, and I'm anticipating a lot of interest in the knockout stages. We were able to rest a few of our players,who haven’t had much of a break since the WC, and try a few of our youngsters. Job done and onto the next match, that’s all we can ask. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted December 21, 2019 Report Share Posted December 21, 2019 I fancy us to win at Sarries today. Should be a good gMe. C’mon Bris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted December 21, 2019 Report Share Posted December 21, 2019 Bit of a hiding in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted December 21, 2019 Report Share Posted December 21, 2019 It was nice while it lasted ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westred1 Posted December 21, 2019 Report Share Posted December 21, 2019 Sheedy was very good for the first 40. Like the look of Fricker. Sarries turned it on in the second half and were quality. Earl, Tompkins and Malins - all Academy products - were incredible. At least one will receive an England training squad call-up (likely Earl). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 That went well then. We got absolutely schooled in the 2nd half. Bring on Friday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 Looking forward to tonight, should be a cracking game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 Rugby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 Shocking defending! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 27, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 Oh dear that didn't go to plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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