Bristol Bears will be missing two key players, Siva Naulago and Harry Thacker, for their upcoming match against Bath Rugby. Naulago suffered a suspected broken cheekbone during the last game, while Thacker has been dealing with an illness that has kept him out of the previous matches. This leaves the team with limited options in the three-quarters, as Kalaveti Ravouvou and Noah Heward are also currently sidelined with injuries.
On the bright side, Santiago Grondona is back from international duty and ready to make his debut for the Bears. Despite signing with the club over a year ago, Grondona has been recovering from a knee injury and is now fit to play. Director of rugby Pat Lam expressed his excitement about having Grondona back and praised his familiarity with the team’s playing style.
Thacker’s absence will be felt in the upcoming match, but Lam assured fans that he should be back in action for the following game against Exeter Chiefs. The team will have to make do without Naulago for the next couple of months, adding to their current injury woes. However, the return of Grondona provides a much-needed boost to the backrow and gives the team some added depth in the squad.
Overall, while the Bears may be missing some key players for the Bath clash, the return of Grondona offers a glimmer of hope for the team as they look to secure a victory in the upcoming match. Fans will be eagerly awaiting his debut and hoping that his presence on the field can make a difference in the outcome of the game.
