Bristol Bears receive Semi Radradra boost

Bristol Bears have received a much-needed boost ahead of their fourth round of the Gallagher Premiership clash against Harlequins with Fiji international Semi Radradra returning to the starting XV.

Radradra missed the European Challenge Cup campaign for Pat Lam's side in the last two weekends but now has recovered from his injury to take place at outside centre.

Radradra's return sees Piers O'Connor move to inside centre with Ioan Lloyd and Siva Naulago are positioned at wings. Callum Sheedy will form halfback partnership with Harry Randall while Dan Thomas replaces Ben Earl at back row.

Dave Atwood and John Afoa have retained their places at second row while Yann Thomas, John Afoa and Will Capon come into the front-row.

Bristol Bears are positioned third in the Gallagher Premiership table with two wins from three games while Harlequins are at fifth.

Bristol: Bears starting XV: 15 Max Malins, 14 Siva Naulago, 13 Semi Radradra, 12 Piers O’Conor, 11 Ioan Lloyd, 10 Callum Sheedy, 9 Harry Randall, 8 Nathan Hughes, 7 Dan Thomas, 6 Steven Luatua (c), 5 Ed Holmes, 4 Dave Attwood, 3 John Afoa, 2 Will Capon, 1 Yann Thomas

Reserves: 16 Bryan Byrne, 17 Jake Woolmore, 18 Max Lahiff, 19 Joe Joyce, 20 Jake Heenan, 21 Andy Uren, 22 Alapati Leiua, 23 Niyi Adeolokun