Bristol Bears Rise Through Adversity

Pat Lam sees next season as a turning point for Bristol Bears, despite finishing sixth and missing the playoffs by nine points — a season defined by injuries but also by resilience. With 11 wins, matching Exeter’s tally, the squad proved its grit, and Lam believes the experience gained by fringe players stepping up will build depth and character. Though they earned fewer bonus points this year, their consistency and adaptability stand out. No major squad overhaul is planned — core players like Janse van Rensburg and Rubiolo are staying — and Lam is confident injuries won’t plague them as heavily. The adversity they faced has forged stronger team spirit, and Bristol is primed to rise even higher. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2fe4d555adb642d6