loosehead prop Yann Thomas and the Bristol Bears have agreed to a new deal.
As the Bristol Bears have confirmed that loosehead prop Yann Thomas has inked a new contract extension with the team, Pat Lam has praised the leadership qualities of the Bristolian.
The 34-year-old fan favourite has played for Gloucester before joining the Bears in 2018. Since joining the team from Rouen in 2018, he has made more than 100 appearances for the Bears and more than 200 in Premiership and European tournaments over his incredible career at the highest level. despite being raised a short distance from Ashton Gate.
“We’re delighted to have Yann commit here. He is a Bears centurion and has been an outstanding servant to this club over the last six seasons,” said Pat Lam, director of rugby at Bristol.
In addition to his extensive experience as a proven top-class operator in the Premiership and Europe, he is also a senior leader on our team who is always eager to support and guide his teammates both on and off the pitch. It is pleasing that it will be very crucial to our youthful and vibrant group for the upcoming season.
Thomas stated: “I’m happy to have extended my stay here because, as a local boy who grew up just a stone’s throw from Ashton Gate, representing this great club is always a proud moment.” It’s an young squad with bags of potential, playing an exciting brand of rugby and it’s my role, as one of the senior experienced players, to continue to be a leader in the group and set an example on and off the pitch.”
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