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Pitch protection in place ahead of this weekend

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Covers are already in place on the Welford Road pitch as Leicester Tigers prepare to combat the winter weather ahead of Saturday's LV= Cup match against Newcastle Falcons (kick-off 3pm).

An icy blast is forecast to cover the country for the next few days with night-time temperatures predicted to get progressively colder as matchday approaches.

Tigers groundstaff have had frost sheets in place on the pitch all week and the Geofleece protection blankets are in place in front of the Holland & Barrett Stand.

The innovative MacLeod pitch covering system, which puts an inflated sheet over the pitch and is filled with warm air to protect against the freezing temperatures, has also been put in place by Sports and Stadia Services.

Saturday’s match is the last game in the pool stages of the LV= Cup with both sides still attempting to secure a place in the semi-finals.

Home games in LV= Cup pool rounds are included in Tigers season tickets. All other supporters can purchase tickets now by clicking here, on the hotline 0844 856 1880, from the Welford Road ticket office or the Tigers store in Market Street, Leicester.

You can enjoy a rugby double too, with live coverage of Scotland versus England (5.00pm kick-off) on screens around the stadium and on the big screen in the Final Whistle.