By PAUL REES

Pat Lam accepts that Kyle Sinckler may be more tempted to leave Bristol for France after being left out of the England squad for the Six Nations.
Sinckler, 30, an England regular since making his debut in 2016, has been linked with Toulon when he comes out of contract at Ashton Gate in the summer. Not being in the international set-up would remove one obstacle from moving abroad.
“Kyle is disappointed, but he knew from the feedback after the World Cup that he faced an uphill battle,” said Lam, Bristol’s director of rugby. “He is not the last who will not be selected and it is a...