By PAUL REES

Ready: Virimi Vakatawa

PAT Lam has told his players to be aware of the Steve Diamond effect when Bristol face Newcastle this afternoon.
The Bears are the Premiership’s in-form side having recovered from a run of five successive defeats to join the jostle for a top-four berth and in such a tight race, a home fixture against the bottom club looks straight from the prescription pad of the rugby doctor.
“Newcastle is all that is in my thoughts,” said Lam. “Steve Diamond has taken them to another level and they will be a threat.
“Everyo...