John Evely Thu, 1 January 2026 at 1:55 pm UTC·2 min read Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam has made nine changes to his matchday 23 for the visit of Sale Sharks to Ashton Gate on Friday night, bringing back a quartet of internationals to his starting XV as he looks to ensure there is no repeat of last season's thrashing.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Argentina international Santiago Grondona is named on the blindside in the absence of the suspended Joe Batley who picked up a 20-minute red card in the victory over Newcastle Red Bulls last time out. With Joe Owen switches to second...
