Wales international signs for English Prem team with former Osprey

WALES scrumhalf Ellis Bevan and former Ospreys utility back Mat Protheroe have both joined Bristol Bears on short-term deals, writes Steffan Thomas.

- Steffan Thomas.

The six-cap Wales number nine Bevan has not figured for Cardiff this season with South African Johan Mulder and the experienced Aled Davies ahead of him in the pecking order.

Bevan was a regular for Wales in the final stages of the Warren Gatland era and has joined the Bears on a month-long loan deal.

The 25-year-old, who made his international debut against South Africa in June 2024, joins with immediate effect ahead of Friday night's cup clash with Bath at Ashton Gate.