#2. Sam Bedlow to Sale Sharks
The 27-year-old joined the Bears ahead of the 2017/18 campaign and has made 58 appearances for the club during his five seasons in the West Country.
Director of Rugby, Pat Lam, said: “Sam’s progress and development here at the Bears is a real success story for the club. We gave Sam an opportunity in 2017 after he was let go from the Sale Academy. Starting initially in our Senior Academy, Sam has developed massively and worked his way into the Senior Team establishing himself as a very reliable Premiership inside centre.
“For his home club to offer him a very good contract to return six years later is a real credit to Sam for his perseverance and all his team-mates and staff. He heads home to Manchester, where his partner Charlotte, his family and his gym business are based, with our best wishes for the future.”
Bedlow added: “I have had an amazing six years in Bristol – being part of the Bears has made me grow as a player and as a person.
“I would like to thank the fans for all the support they have shown over the past few years – running out at Ashton Gate to a packed stadium will be a feeling I remember forever.
“This season isn’t finished yet and I want to finish my time at Bristol on a high.”