Overview
- Bristol's Pat Lam said Tuesday that hooker Gabriel Oghre had knee surgery and will miss the rest of 2025/26, with a return expected for the start of 2026/27.
- Lam linked Oghre’s injury to the artificial 4G surface at Newcastle’s Kingston Park, noting the hooker’s foot stuck and twisted during the incident.
- Lam also ruled out Argentina forward Benjamin Grondona for the season due to a torn pectoral suffered in the same Newcastle match.
- To cover at hooker, Bristol brought back Fred Davies on an emergency loan from Championship club Doncaster under late‑season front‑row rules.
- Injuries have left Bristol below the required average of 15 England‑qualified players per matchday squad, prompting selection changes to avoid fines of up to £250,000 during the run‑in.