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Preview | Tigers return to Butts Park

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Leicester Tigers first played at Butts Park in 1882 - that's how long this rivalry goes back, and after a poor result against Coventry in round two of the cup, Tigers will be looking to square the ledger tomorrow (Saturday), with still a glimmer of hope of advancing to the next stage as well. 

 

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Stats and Facts

Leicester Tigers have won their last two matches since their 31-38 reversal at Gloucester on 25 January.

Tigers have won their last three Premiership Rugby Cup ties since their loss to Coventry in round two.

Overall the two clubs have met on 208 previous occasions with Tigers winning 101 to 88 by Coventry and nineteen games drawn.

This is Leicester's first trip to the modern Butts Park Arena but they did visit the site on 37 occasions between 1882-1910, winning the Midland Counties Cup there on six separate occasions, beating Moseley there in 1898, 1900 and 1902, Nuneaton in 1899, Rugby in 1903 and Nottingham in 1905.

The Officials

Referee: Joe James

Assistant referees: Calum Howard Greg Macdonald