Salty celebrations, questionable signings and Test bolters - Prem talking points
Bristol set out their top-four aspirations with a statement win, while Gloucester's renaissance continues in the second round of Prem action.
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"totally unacceptable"
— Jason Gilmore , Athlete
Key People
An England loosehead prop recovering from injury.
George Furbank is an English rugby player making his return to the national team.
Jason Gilmore is the head coach of Harlequins.
Louis Rees-Zammit is a Welsh rugby union player who plays as a wing.
Steve Borthwick is the head coach of the England national rugby team.
The chief executive of Bristol Bears rugby club.
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Bristol set out their top-four aspirations with a statement win, while Gloucester's renaissance continues in the second round of Prem action.
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