Ex-Tigers hooker signs short-term Bears deal

ONE-CAP Scotland international Jake Kerr has agreed a short-term deal with Bristol Bears with “immediate effect”.

The Test hooker initially linked up with the squad on a trial basis, having been released by Leicester Tigers mid-season.

Kerr, pictured, has now committed his future to the Bears until the end of the 2020-21 season.

The signing of the 25-year-old comes with director of rugby Pat Lam seeking more depth at the position as Harry Thacker’s return takes a little longer than Bristol had expected.

Lam said: “Jake has impressed us since he arrived at the Bears High Performance Centre on a trial basis in April.

“With Harry Thacker getting closer, but not ready for first team rugby just yet, we needed to bolster our depth in the hooker position ahead of the crucial run-in. Jake has settled in well and made a positive impact.”