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Bristol Bears suffer Ellis Genge blow ahead of visit of PREM big dogs

Bristol Bears have suffered a major blow ahead of Saturday evening’s visit from Gallagher PREM champions Northampton Saints, as England and Lions loosehead Ellis Genge will miss the game with a wrist injury.

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 3:03 PM
Bristol Bears suffer Ellis Genge blow ahead of visit of PREM big dogs
Key Things to Know
  • Ellis Genge will miss Bristol Bears' match against Northampton Saints due to a wrist injury.
  • Genge sprained his wrist in the opening minute of the 34-24 win over Sale Sharks.
  • Bears boss Pat Lam stated that Genge is expected to be sidelined for two to three weeks.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bristol Bears loosehead prop Ellis Genge will miss Saturday's Gallagher Premiership clash against champions Northampton Saints due to a wrist injury. Genge sustained the sprain in the opening minute of Bristol's 34-24 win over Sale Sharks, although he played on for over an hour before being substituted.

Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam revealed that Genge is expected to be sidelined for two to three weeks at most. Lam confirmed the England international has already undergone scans and returned to running drills ahead of his anticipated return.

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