The Samoan international \u2013 who has made 66 appearances for the club since arriving in 2017 \u2013 was one of Pat Lam\u2019s first signings when the Director of Rugby arrived in the West Country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAlapati has been on our journey from the beginning and we\u2019re pleased to see him extend into his fifth season at the club. He is well respected in our team and it\u2019s great he will continue to add value on and off the field for the Bears,\u201d said Lam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
View the Gallagher Premiership league table<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHis experience at the highest level and his versality across the backline has been invaluable for the team. While he is renowned for his physicality and power, it\u2019s his ability to use his skills and experience to create space and opportunity for his team-mates which is invaluable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bristol Bears stats<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leiua represented Samoa in the 2019 Rugby World Cup and has made 31 appearances for the Pacific Islanders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said: \u201cI\u2019m really happy at Bristol Bears \u2013 we have come a long way in a short space of time and we know that there is still more to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPersonally, I\u2019m really enjoying my rugby and how my game is developing. We have massive team goals here that we are focused on achieving and I\u2019m pleased to be contributing to the Bears vision.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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