BY NEIL FISSLER

West Country rivals Bath and Bristol are battling over Wales loosehead Nicky Smith, who could activate a get-out clause written into his contract and leave Ospreys at the end of the season.
The 29-year-old attracted interest from the Bears, Saracens, Exeter and Northampton last year, but he opted to sign a new long-term contract to remain with his home town club.
Smith, who has 46 caps, has a release clause in the contract which means he will be allowed to walk away this summer and move to either the Premiership or France.
Pat Lam who saw his side defeated by Exeter on Fri...