Former Kings director of rugby Alan Solomons has joined Bristol as a coaching consultant.

Solomons, who most recently coached at Edinburgh, will join Mark Tainton's coaching set-up for the remainder of the English Premiership.

'Alan is a hugely experienced operator, who understands the game and has worked at the highest level for a number of years,' Tainton told Bristolrugby.co.uk.

'With seven games remaining, it's vital that Bristol rediscover our form over the Christmas period, and Alan's arrival as a consultant should give everyone a boost. We believe he can add value to what we are trying to do on the training field.'

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