Alapati Leiua: Bristol Bears' Samoa back signs extended contract to 2021
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Alapati Leiua has been with Bristol Bears since 2017, helping them win promotion last term
Bristol Bears utility back Alapati Leiua has signed a two-year contract extension with the Premiership club to run until 2021.
The 30-year-old Samoa international has scored five Premiership tries so far this season.
"We're delighted that Alapati has agreed to continue being a big part of [our] journey going forward," head coach Pat Lam told the
"He's been a positive influence on and off the field with his experience."
Lam added: "Alapati consistently shows that he is one of the most dynamic players in the competition and he will be a major asset for us going forward."
The West Country club are 10th in the table, seven points above bottom side Newcastle Falcons, following promotion last season..