We’re home. After a stint away from Mattioli Woods Welford Road, Leicester Tigers take on Bath on New Year’s Eve, with a packed house expected for the round 10 clash.

Bath are the form team in the competition, Tigers have won five of their last six, though last week’s disappointing performance against Exeter means Leicester will be looking to bounce back against the league leaders this week.

TEAM NEWS

Bath have named a powerful pack of forwards for their trip to Leicester, though international sensation Finn Russell has not been included in the matchday squad.

Tigers welcome Tommy Reffell back into the side this week and Ollie Chessum makes his 50th appearance for the club.

STATS AND FACTS

Leicester have won their last three home games in all competitions at Mattioli Woods Welford Road since Harlequins beat them there on 11 November.

Leicester’s only defeat in their last five encounters with Bath was by a single point at the Recreation Ground in November 2022.

Bath have lost on their last three visits to Welford Road since beating the Tigers there 38-16 behind closed doors in August 2020.

Overall the two clubs have met on 207 previous occasions with Leicester winning 120 to 74 by Bath and 13 games drawn, ninety-seven of those encounters have been at Welford Road, where the Tigers record is won 79, drawn 3, lost 15.

DETAILS

Leicester Tigers vs Bath

Gallagher Premiership, Round Ten

3pm, Mattioli Woods Welford Road

Referee: Karl Dickson

Assistant Referees: Hamish Smales and Paul Dix

TMO: Andrew Jackson

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