THERE is no sounder rugby man than Pat Lam so it was interesting when he commented that staying within the salary cap was easy, that Bristol are way under the cap and will continue to be so next season when Semi Radradra arrives.
So how do you stay ship shape and Bristol fashion? Well the thing that hits you right between the eyes is their savvy overseas recruitment. Their four biggest names and highest earners – Charles Piutau, below, John Afoa, Stephen Luatua and Luke Morahan have zero international commitments although still clearly being of Test standard. Barring injury Bristol ...