Ilona Maher named on bench ahead of Bristol Bears debut

Maher could make her Bristol Bears debut on Sunday (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Social media sensation Ilona Maher is set for her Bristol Bears debut after being named on the bench for Gloucester-Hartpury’s visit to Ashton Gate on Sunday.

The American back, who boasts 3.4 million followers on TikTok, struck a deal with Bears in December, agreeing to a three-month contract beginning this month.