Pat Lam insists Louis Rees-Zammit’s move to Bristol for the new season is purely about rugby not money.
The 24-year-old British and Irish Lion, who has won 32 caps for Wales, has returned to rugby union after 20 months away trying to break into American football.
According to Bears director of rugby Lam, Rees-Zammit had a number of club’s chasing his signature with some offering more lucrative deals than he has received at Ashton Gate.
“Louis is a world-class player, and we’re thrilled to welcome him back to rugby union and to the Bears this season. He could have gone anywhere for lots of m…