Charles Piutau to miss season opener with injury

Bristol Bear’s Charles Piutau has been ruled out of the opening game of the 2018/19 season after damaging a shoulder.

The fullback suffered the injury in the final preseason game which was lost 14-12 to Connacht.

Speaking to Bristol Live, Lam said: "He is going through assessment at the moment, so he is seeing a consultant at the weekend and then we will have a better idea on the timescale."

"It is a shoulder injury. He had a scan and then the consultation with the specialist is on the weekend and that is when we will know more."

"He has got to see the professional first, and he can tell us what the time scale is."