By BEN JAYCOCK

Bristol born and bred outside back Jack Bates is hoping his ability to play centre and wing will help him nail down a regular place in the Bears match day 23.
Bates enjoyed a breakthrough campaign last season, playing 17 games in all competitions and scoring three tries.
The 21-year-old reveals that the mood in the Bristol camp is positive going into next season and believes the team have what it takes to be pushing for the playoffs after last season’s underwhelming 10th finish.
He said: “Last season was good. Playing alongside the other boys, you learn something every day. ...