Pat Lam addresses injuries impacting Bristol Bears' season success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:18 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam expressed frustration over the team's injury struggles this season. The Bears are currently sixth in the Premiership and cannot qualify for the play-offs. Lam characterized the injuries as 'freakish' and detailed the lengthy absences of several key players. He hopes for better luck with injuries next season, noting the increased experience gained by younger players during this challenging time. Bristol concludes their season with a match against Sale, aiming for a top-five finish.
- •Bristol Bears are sixth in the Premiership, out of play-off contention.
- •Pat Lam calls injuries 'freakish' and many players missed multiple games.
- •Next match against Sale could secure a top-five finish.
- •Young players gained valuable experience during the injury crisis.
- •Ellis Genge expected to recover for England's summer camp.
- 10:18 AMYahoo Sports — Lam laments Bristol Bears' injury-hit season
"Director of rugby Pat Lam has labelled some of the injuries sustained his side this Prem Rugby season as "freakish" and "unlikely"
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