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Bears Hooker Departs Amidst Legal Battle
28 May
Summary
- Hooker Will Capon is among 12 players leaving Bristol Bears.
- Capon faced a rape charge, which he denies, since March 2026.
- His last game was in May 2025 before a pre-season injury.
Hooker Will Capon is set to leave Bristol Bears this summer, as the club confirmed his departure among 12 players. Capon has been suspended from all club activities since March 2026, following his charge with rape, an accusation he strongly denies. He appeared at Exeter Crown Court earlier in the year and was granted unconditional bail. His most recent appearance for the Bears was in May 2025. He sustained an injury during pre-season ahead of the 2025-2026 campaign. Capon initially joined the club's academy in 2014 and progressed to make his senior debut in 2018.
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