The Bristol Bears are all set for their first game of the season against Sale Sharks at Ashton Gate. The team is packed with talent, including nine internationals and some exciting debutants. Red Roses stars Hannah Botterman and Holly Aitchison are making their first appearances for the club, while Abbie Ward is back in action just 17 weeks after giving birth to her first child. The front row features Sarah Bern and Lark Atkin-Davies, both from England, and Delaney Burns, who is set to make her 50th appearance for the club. The team is co-captained by Ward and Amber Reed, with a strong lineup that includes Phoebe Murray, Reneeqa Bonner, Deborah Wills, and Ella Lovibond. The squad is looking forward to playing in front of their home fans and is determined to give them something to cheer about. The head coach, Dave Ward, is confident in the team’s strength and is optimistic about the season ahead. The Bears are ready to take on Sale Sharks and are aiming to make their supporters proud.