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Thomas, Naulago and Caulfield to leave Bristol

Yann Thomas standing on the pitch before a matchGetty Images

Bristol-born Yann Thomas has played more than a century of games for the club

Prop Yann Thomas, wing Siva Naulago and lock Josh Caulfield are among 11 players leaving Bristol Bears at the end of the 2024-25 season.

Bristol-born Thomas, 35, made 129 appearances for Bristol in his seven years with the club and has been a regular impact player from the replacements bench this campaign.

Fijian Naulago scored 21 tries in 45 matches during his five seasons with the Bears, including four this campaign.

Versatile forward Caulfield, 27, featured in 36 matches during two seasons at his hometown club.

"We thank all of our departing players for their hard work and commitment to our Bears vision, and they can all be very proud of their efforts and achievements here," said director of rugby Pat Lam.

The Bears had already confirmed that forward Jake Heenan would be departing the club this summer, while Max Malins is re-ing Saracens.

Fly-half Harry Byrne is to return to parent club Leinster after a six-month loan at the Premiership club.

Wing Deago Bailey and scrum-half Sam Edwards are also leaving while senior academy players Andrew Turner, Harry Rowson, Aaron Tull and Jacob Cusick are also moving on.

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