Bristol Bears want to claw Atkinson away from Gloucester

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Gloucester centre Mark Atkinson is wanted by Bristol Bears

GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Mark Atkinson of Gloucester looks for a pass during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester and Northampton Saints at Kingsholm Stadium on January 30, 2021 in Gloucester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

BRISTOL Bears are trying to encourage Gloucester centre Mark Atkinson to swap the bottom of the Premiership for the top next season.
Atkinson, 31, signed a new contract to remain at Kingsholm in January 2020 but has got a break clause due to having to take a 25 per pay cut.
It is one of the worst kept secrets in the South-West that Bears boss Pat Lam is a big fan of Atkinson, who almost walked away from the game to work in the City ten years ago.
Sale Sharks and Wasps had released him, and then Esher were relegated from the Championship, which made him question his future in the game.
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