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Pat Lam gives disappointing update on Max Malins injury

Bristol full-back Max Malins (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images)

Max Malins’ planned return to action has been pushed back by a couple of weeks with Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam forecasting another month on the sidelines for the full-back/wing.

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The 27-year-old England international enjoyed a brilliant start to the Premiership season and scooped the player of the month award for September before injuring his knee whilst attempting a try-saving tackle in the derby win at Bath.

Originally it was thought that Malins, who scored five tries in the first three games of the season, might be back for the Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle on December 14th. But Lam says that is now unlikely. “I think with Max it is going to be after the Champions Cup, closer to the Sale game (at Ashton Gate on December 27th).

Giant summer signing Viliame ‘Bill’ Mata is, however, finally ready to start his Bears career after being named at No8 for Friday’s trip to Harlequins.

The Fijian international suffered a hamstring injury, which required surgery, in pre-season and has yet to play a competitive game since his move south from Edinburgh.

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Last 5 Meetings

Wins
1
Draws
0
Wins
4
Average Points scored
23
38
First try wins
60%
Home team wins
20%

Meanwhile, with Josh Caulfield and Joe Batley both injured, Bristol have turned to young Joe Owen, who “has been flying”, as a second-row partner for James Dun.

“I am really pleased with Joe. He started rugby late, and he is flourishing. It was his first year getting used to it last year, playing in this environment, and now he is really showing the benefit of the work that he has put in with the coaches, so I am pleased for him.”

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