After a raucous derby victory last weekend, Leicester Tigers return home for a dynamite double header that will see Michael Cheika's men battle Gloucester Rugby.

The Cherry & Whites enjoyed bragging rights with a buzzer-beating try in the sides last meeting at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, while Tigers will be looking to make it three straight Premiership wins with victory this weekend as well as looking to win back possession of the Slater Cup.

Leicester enter the fixture in superior form, enjoying a spot in the playoffs after three wins and one loss.

Gloucester, however, have shown an ability to take down high flyers on their own turf, enjoying their sole league win in a spectacular, 41 - 44 tryfest win at the home of table-toppers Bristol Bears. 

Read our preview for the full lowdown on what is set to be another thrilling matchday at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.

Make the most of matchday

KEY TIMINGS

• 12.00pm - Final Whistle Bar OPEN
• 12.30pm - The Plaza (Food, Drink, Giveaways, Activities) OPEN
• 12.30pm - LIVE MUSIC: Oompah Band in The Plaza Marquee / Junior Tigers Club OPEN
• 1.40pm - The Plaza Prowl
• 3.00pm - Kick Off: Leicester Tigers v Gloucester Rugby (Gallagher Premiership)
• 5.45pm - Kick Off: Leicester Tigers v Harlequins Women (Premiership Women's Rugby)

Team News

Michael Cheika names an unchanged pack for the first time this season, with two changes coming in the backs.

Izaia Perese and Josh Bassett return to the starting XV, at centre and wing respectively.

Amongst the replacements, Charlie Clare is set for his 100th Tigers appearance, should he feature, while academy graduate Tom Manz is in line for his Premiership debut.

Sunday's visitors start with former Tiger Charlie Atkinson at fly half, replacing the injured Gareth Anscombe.

Atkinson is one of three changes to the starting XV for Gloucester Rugby, who also welcome in prop Kirill Gotovtsev and wing Ioan Jones, whilst powerful Fijian backrow Albert Tuisue returns to the bench for the Cherry & Whites. 

Stats & Facts

• Leicester Tigers’ only loss in their last five Gallagher Premiership Rugby encounters was 15- 20 at home to Bath in Round 2.
• Gloucester are out to achieve back-to-back wins over the Tigers for the first time since 2018 whilst the Cherry and Whites have not won on successive visits to Mattioli Woods Welford Road since 1987.
• Overall the two clubs have met on 235 previous occasions with Leicester winning 116 and Gloucester 111 with 8 games drawn.
• 115 of those encounters have been at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, where the Tigers record is won 81, drawn 4, lost 31

The Officials

Referee: Hamish Smales

Assistant Referees: Karl Dickson, Wayne Fella

TMO: Andrew Jackson