STATEMENT: Bristol Bears confirm the signing of Scotland fly-half
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Bristol Bears have announced a blockbuster signing, landing one of European rugby's most sought-after players. Versatile Scotland back Tom Jordan will make his move from Glasgow Warriors ahead of the 2025/26 season.
The New Zealand-Born Playmaker
Jordan, born in New Zealand, is known for his adaptability, thriving at fly-half, centre, and full-back. He has earned three caps for Scotland and played a pivotal role in Glasgow's 2023-24 United Rugby Championship triumph.
From Glasgow to the International Stage
The 26-year-old earned his first international start against the reigning World Champions, South Africa, and dazzled from full-back in a standout performance. This came right after his debut off the bench against Fiji.
Having debuted for Glasgow against Benetton in September 2022, Jordan quickly became indispensable, featuring in every match of Glasgow's URC-winning campaign. He celebrated his 50th appearance in the grand final.
Bristol's Next Big Thing
Standing tall at 6ft1 and weighing 96kg, Jordan has racked up 55 appearances, 104 points, and nine tries for Glasgow. Now, he's gearing up to electrify Ashton Gate.
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Pat Lam's Take
"Tom is one of the most exciting talents in European rugby, so it's hugely exciting to be able to bring him to the Bears from next season," said Director of Rugby, Pat Lam.
"Having coached in the Pro12, now URC, I keep an eye on the competition, and I saw the impact Tom was having at Glasgow, especially in the playoffs. They defeated the defending champions Munster away in the semi-final and then won the final away to the Bulls in the cauldron of Pretoria. Tom was impressive playing at 10 in these big games after featuring at inside centre as well during the season.
"I met Tom prior to his international debut, and it just confirmed to me that his ambition, versatility and skillset make him the perfect fit for our 'Bears Way' of rugby."
Lam added: "Tom's ability to play at the very highest level has since been showcased by his outstanding performances at full-back for Scotland in the Autumn Nations Series to date."
Tom Jordan's Excitement
Jordan shared his excitement: "I'm really excited to be joining Bristol Bears for the next chapter of my career.
"Having spoken to Pat about the club's ambitions, vision and brand of rugby, as well as the world-class training facilities at the High Performance Centre, I believe Bristol Bears is an excellent environment for the next stage of my development.
"I've had an incredible few seasons with Glasgow Warriors and I'm really grateful to the club for the opportunities they have given me. I'm completely committed and focused on finishing the season on a high and giving my all for the club."
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