Luatua confident Bristol’s million pound man Piutau can shore up leaky defence

By JON NEWCOMBE

AFTER a couple of runouts in the Cup, Bristol’s million-pound man Charles Piutau will be unleased on the Premiership against Exeter today and club captain and childhood friend Steven Luatua expects him to make a huge impact.
As well as being a formidable strike weapon in attack, Luatua says Piutau will also be key to shoring up the Premiership’s leakiest defence.
“It’s great to have him on board, it’s good to have fresh legs and a bit of experience and a lot of communication,” flanker Luatua said.
“He’ll be directing our defe...

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