Bristol Bears secure Kloska, Halliwell, and Lennon contracts

Bristol Bears have agreed long-term contracts with props George Kloska and Jimmy Halliwell, along with scrum-half Oscar Lennon. Kloska, 26, has made 86 appearances for the team and recently earned his first caps for England. Halliwell, 22, who has 25 appearances, is aiming to build on his participation in the England Under-20 World Cup victory in 2024. Lennon, who has played 15 games with Bristol, returns after stints with Hartpury RFC and New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby. Director of rugby Pat Lam expressed confidence in the players' potential and attributes, emphasizing their roles in developing the next generation.

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