Robbie Shaw was injured in April

Bristol scrum half Robbie Shaw will miss the early part of the new Championship season while he recovers from a knee injury.

The 26-year-old ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament before the play-off clash with Cornish Pirates in April.

Confirmation of Shaw's absence means that Bristol have only Sam Alford on their books as a recognised scrum half.

The club have lost the experience of New Zealander Jason Spice, who had his contract cancelled by mutual consent.

Bath-born Alford, who joined Bristol from Cornish All Blacks, has started just three senior games.

Bristol, who lost the play-off final to Exeter Chiefs in May, begin the Championship campaign at home to Rotherham on 28 August.

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