Leicester Tigers v Bath - one of the biggest rivalries in club rugby, anywhere in the world. 

This year's instalment sees a Bath side arrive to Mattioli Woods Welford Road in sensational form. Last season's beaten finalists began 2024/25 with an emphatic victory against the champions, Northampton Saints. 

Tigers showed grit and courage to come away with a win away to Exeter, setting up a mouth-watering clash between two of the English games traditional powerhouses on Sunday.

Bath bring a strong side to Mattioli Woods Welford Road, with Scottish international fly-half Finn Russell selected to make his first appearance in Bath colours at Leicester's home ground. 

Anthony Watson and George Martin return for Tigers, with Jack van Poortvliet leading the side. 

• Leicester Tigers won their last two Gallagher Premiership Rugby matches, both against Exeter Chiefs.

• The Tigers record at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in Premiership Rugby last season was won five, lost four.

• Bath Rugby’s only loss in their last five Gallagher Premiership Rugby fixtures was in last season’s final to Northampton at Twickenham Stadium.

• Bath have won their last two away games in Premiership Rugby since their defeat to Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop in March.

• The Tigers only defeat in the last six encounters with Bath was by a single point at the Recreation Ground in November 2022.

• Bath have been defeated on their last four visits to Welford Road since their 38-16 win there in August 2020.

Referee: Craig Maxwell-Keys

Assistant referees: Christophe Ridley, Gareth Holsgrove

TMO: Hamish Smales