BRISTOL RUGBY TEAM NEWS Joyce back to tackle Tigers

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Created on Friday, 26 February 2021 13:55

Last Updated on Friday, 26 February 2021 23:05

Published on Friday, 26 February 2021 13:55

Written by TOM TAINTON at Ashton Gate

Joe Joyce returns to the starting line-up as Premiership pacesetters Bristol Bears tackle Leicester Tigers at Ashton Gate (1300ko).

The homegrown lock is fit again following a shoulder injury and one of five changes to the side that drew 34-34 at London Irish.

Alapati Leiua replaces suspended Sam Bedlow in midfield where Ioan Lloyd starts at fly half as Callum Sheedy returns to Six Nations duty with Wales. Niyi Adeolokun is added to the 23.

Jake Woolmore comes into the front row while Jake Heenan moves to no.8.

Bristol Bears starting 15. Charles Piutau; 14. Luke Morahan, 13. Piers O’Conor, 12. Alapati Leiua, 11. Siva Naulago; 10. Ioan Lloyd, 9. Andy Uren; 1. Jake Woolmore, 2. Will Capon, 3. John Afoa, 4. Chris Vui, 5. Joe Joyce, 6. Steven Luatua (c), 7. Dan Thomas, 8. Jake Heenan.

System players: 16. George Kloska, 17. Yann Thomas, 28. Jake Armstrong, 19. Ed Holmes, 20. Fitz Harding, 21. Tom Kessell, 22. Tiff Eden, 23. Niyi Adeolokun.

Unavailable: Harry Thacker, Bryan Byrne, Kyle Sinckler, Max Lahiff, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, Dave Attwood, Ben Earl, James Dun, Nathan Hughes, Harry Randall, Chris Cook, Callum Sheedy, Max Malins, Sam Bedlow, Semi Radradra, Siale Piutau, Henry Purdy

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