Scotland international Chris Harris makes Bath move
Previously with Newcastle Falcons, Harris made 158 Premiership appearances across the two clubs and has 34 tries to his name.
The 46-cap Scotland man said of joining his new club: "I'm delighted to have the opportunity to join Bath and get to play with some great friends and great talent.
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'The culture translates on the pitch and I'm excited to get started.'
Johann van Graan, Bath's head of rugby, said: 'We are very excited that Chris will be joining us on injury dispensation for Ollie [Lawrence].
'Chris is a leader, and an excellent all-round player, who wants to add to our fourth-year journey.
'I believe Chris' best is yet to come and he will fit in very well with our family-first environment.'
Harris will be reunited with long-time Scotland colleague Finn Russell when he moves to The Rec, while Bath could field an all-Scottish midfield next season with Scotland's Cam Redpath also in van Graan's squad.
Earlier this season, Harris said he hoped the door was not closed on his international career.
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However, the 34-year-old, a Lions test starter four years ago, has not played for Scotland since the 2023 Rugby World Cup victory over Romania.
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