Richard Hill's six-year reign as head coach of
Bristol is over after the Premiership strugglers asked the 47-year-old to take a backseat role for the rest of the season as a prelude to his leaving the club one year before the end of his contract.Hill picked the side for tonight's match at Sale but will not travel with the team to Edgeley Park. His assistant, Paul Hull, has taken training this week and will be in charge for the rest of the campaign. Hill, who has been linked to a move to Montauban next season, is understood to be negotiating a severance package.[/b]
