Leeds Rhinos have reportedly extended an invitation to former Harlequins and Bath forward Lewis Boyce to join the early stages of their pre-season training on trial, according to information obtained by Love Rugby League.
Forwards Lewis Boyce and Michael Etete have exited Bath for playing opportunities elsewhere. The 26-year-old prop Boyce has joined Championship leaders Ealing Trailfinders while the 25-year-old lock Etete is heading to Australia.
Struggling Bath have had their troubling start to the new 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership worsened by the revelation that new signing Chris Cloete is set for a post-op stint on the sidelines as is Will Muir.
England vice-captain Ellis Genge will start for Bristol in this Friday’s Ashton Gate west country derby versus Bath.
Three internationals are among nine new arrivals confirmed at Bath as the club usher in a new era under Johann van Graan.
The winger, back from injury, came on to score two tries and snatch a 30-25 victory over Newcastle.
A late Joe Cokanasiga double helped Bath come from behind to beat Newcastle Falcons 30-25.
Fit-again Cameron Redpath has been handed an entirely new role Bath this Saturday when he plays his first rugby match since seriously injuring his knee last May.