Fitz Harding

Fitz Harding has grown into one of the most influential figures in the Bristol Bears pack. Appointed club captain in 2023, the England-born flanker, born on 26 April 1999, leads through the consistency and intensity of his own performances rather than words alone. His game is defined by a high work rate, an aggressive defensive presence and a willingness to carry hard into contact, qualities that make him a constant nuisance over the ball at the breakdown. Harding has been part of Bristol's recent rise, featuring prominently as the club re-established itself in the Premiership and pushed deep into European competition. As a back-rower he combines the tackling and jackal work of an openside with the engine to cover large areas of the field for eighty minutes. His leadership has added a further dimension to his value, providing direction and composure in the tight moments that decide matches. Reliable, durable and tactically aware, Harding remains central to how Bristol approach the contact battle.