Nathan couldn’t ask for a better start than playing Bath at home says delighted Lam

By NEALE HARVEY

Buzzing: Nathan Hughes is eager to impress at Bristol

HELPING to fire Bristol into the Premiership big time is the only pick-me-up Nathan Hughes needs after his England snub, insists Ashton Gate boss Pat Lam.
Hughes had been a permanent fixture in England squads since being given his debut by Eddie Jones against South Africa in 2016. But that did not prevent the bullocking back rower being axed by the ruthless Red Rose supremo ahead of the World Cup.
However, his availability is an unexpected bonus for Bristol and Lam, who told The Rugby Paper: “Of course he’s...

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