Harry Thacker joined Bristol Bears ahead of the club’s return to the Gallagher Premiership, and the front row dynamo has dazzled during his time at Ashton Gate. A skilful, energetic hooker, Thacker joined from Leicester Tigers and has excelled during his three seasons in the West Country and was listed in the Guardian team of the year in 2018/19. Thacker’s impressive debut season with the Bears included a hat-trick versus Wasps and a scintillating brace versus Tigers.