Gallagher Premiership rugby returns to Mattioli Woods Welford Road and what a fixture to look forward to this Sunday. 

Two of England's true heavyweights square up with the race for playoff spots heating up, Saracens taking on Tigers looking to respond after a disappointing round 12. 

Tigers will look to build on a good performance against Northampton last time out, and will give their top-four chances a huge shot in the arm with victory. 

Check out THE GAME PLAN for all the information you'll need...

KEY TIMINGS

10.00am - The Club Shop OPENS
12.00pm: The Plaza, The Final Whistle Bar and Junior Tigers Club OPEN
1.40pm - The Plaza Prowl 
3.00pm - Kick Off: Leicester Tigers v Saracens
4.45pm - Rock Bottom LIVE in the Final Whistle bar

*DON'T FORGET - The clocks go forwards this weekend so make sure to adjust yours to ensure you don't miss out!*

Tigers welcome back Ollie Chessum in an otherwise unchanged starting selection, while Saracens have gone for a 6-2 split on the bench which includes serious firepower, not least England flanker Ben Earl.

Leicester Tigers’ only loss in the last four rounds of Gallagher Premiership Rugby was 31-38 at Gloucester in Round 11.

The Tigers’ two defeats in Premiership Rugby at Mattioli Woods Welford Road this season were against Bath in Round 2 and against Bristol in Round 8.

Saracens have won only two of their last seven Gallagher Premiership Rugby encounters, both at home, against Northampton in Round 8 and against Bristol in Round 10.

Saracens have not won away from home in the competition since their trip to Bristol in Round 5.

Tigers have won three of their last four fixtures against Saracens including a 32-29 victory at StoneX Stadium in October and have not achieved a season’s double over the Londoners since 2008/09.

Saracens have lost on their last three visits to Mattioli Woods Welford Road.

Referee: Luke Pearce (158th game)

AR: Jonathan Cook, Calum Howard

TMO: Peter Allan

Citing: Brian Campsall