Bristol Rugby looks well set to secure promotion to the Aviva Premiership as they lead the Championship by nine points. Pat Lam’s side have won every single game this season and they could well go the whole season undefeated in their quest to get back to England’s top-flight. 

Of course, getting promoted to the Premiership is one thing, remaining in it is something else. Lam is already planning on developing a squad which is capable of competing in the Premiership with Charles Piutau’s arrival their most high-profile signing to date.

The club are set to announce a whole new batch of arrivals today, so stay tuned to Pundit Arena Rugby as we reveal the players as soon as they are announced.

First up is the announcement of John Afoa from Gloucester Rugby.

3⃣6⃣ @AllBlacks caps
? @rugbyworldcup winner
? One of the best front rowers in @premrugby
? Links up with former coach Pat Lam once again@John_Afoa signs from @gloucesterrugby ? #SignedUpSaturday pic.twitter.com/qMMnagxBBl

— Bristol Bears (@BristolBears) January 20, 2018

Second signing is Shaun Malton from the Exeter Chiefs!

2⃣7⃣ years old
? @premrugby winner
✍️ makes switch from @ExeterChiefs

Hooker @shaunmalton agrees deal with #BristolRugby on #SignedUpSaturday. ? pic.twitter.com/EMQ1Ed8AlS

— Bristol Bears (@BristolBears) January 20, 2018

Third signing is Nic Stirzaker from the Melbourne Rebels!

? | Livewire scrum half @nicstirz is going to be lighting up @ashtongatestad in 2018.

Bring on the entertainment! ? pic.twitter.com/IrTGD1GDeo

— Bristol Bears (@BristolBears) January 20, 2018

Fourth signing is former Gloucester man Yann Thomas!

2⃣7⃣ years old
? Bristol-born
1⃣0⃣0⃣ Over a century of top flight caps for @gloucesterrugby.

Prop Yann Thomas is coming back to the West Country on #SignedUpSaturday ? pic.twitter.com/6Juj6qVrLk

— Bristol Bears (@BristolBears) January 20, 2018

#5 Aly Muldowney will link up with Pat Lam again next season

? PRO12 champion with @connachtrugby
? European Cup experience with @ExeterChiefs and @GlasgowWarriors
? Links up with Pat Lam once again

Abrasive lock @AlyMuldowney agrees switch. #SignedUpSaturday ✌️ pic.twitter.com/kzAfjTLFsT

— Bristol Bears (@BristolBears) January 20, 2018

#6 Tiff Eden from Worcester Warriors

2⃣3⃣ years old
1⃣2⃣5⃣ points in @Champrugby this season
? flight experience with @WorcsWarriors
?? Exciting English talent

Fly half @tiff_eden bolsters squad for coming season. #SignedUpSaturday ? pic.twitter.com/wiDmVS0L91

— Bristol Bears (@BristolBears) January 20, 2018

#7 Harry Thacker from Leicester Tigers

2⃣3⃣ years old
6⃣0⃣ + caps for @LeicesterTigers
? Voted Young Player of the Year in 2⃣0⃣1⃣6⃣

Hugely talented hooker @harry_thacker is coming to the West Country. #SignedUpSaturday ? pic.twitter.com/BeHRUR8G7f

— Bristol Bears (@BristolBears) January 20, 2018

#8 Jake Heenan joins from Connacht Rugby

? | A ? winner at @connachtrugby and now he's coming to the West Country.

Excited to see you represent our proud club, @HeenanJake ? pic.twitter.com/5PUSg5FCQH

— Bristol Bears (@BristolBears) January 20, 2018

#9 Jordan Lay

2⃣5⃣ years old
5⃣ caps for @manusamoa
? Played @Scotlandteam and @EnglandRugby in November

Prop Jordan Lay set for #BristolRugby in 2⃣0⃣1⃣8⃣.#SignedUpSaturday pic.twitter.com/RdMPxYb7lZ

— Bristol Bears (@BristolBears) January 20, 2018

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