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Watch sparks fly when Tigers face Barbarians

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There will be fireworks on and off the pitch when Leicester Tigers take on the Barbarians at Welford Road.

Watch the sparks fly on Tuesday, November 4 when the historic game against Barbarians is followed by Tigers’ annual fireworks display.
 
Kick-off is at 7.30pm with the fireworks, organised by Celestial Displays, scheduled for shortly after the final whistle. Click here to watch last year’s stunning display.
 
The clash celebrates the 125th anniversary of the Barbarians and will see rugby stars from across the globe running out at Welford Road.
 
The squad, coached by Sir John Kirwan, includes Australia international wing Nick ‘the Honey Badger’ Cummins. All Blacks fly-half Colin Slade, who kicked the winning points for New Zealand against Australia last weekend is included and will be joined by fellow All Blacks Dominic Bird, Frank Halai, Stephen Luatua, Francis Saili, Adam Thomson and Matt Todd.
 
Scotland's 56-cap lock Alastair Kellock has also been called up, alongside South African scrum-half and Springboks internationals centre Juan de Jongh and fly-half Marnitz Boschoff.

Kirwan has already revealed the inclusion of internationals Matt Stevens, Heinrich Brussow, Coenie Oosthuizen, Mahonri Schwalger and Fumiaki Tanaka for the trip.
 
Match tickets for Tigers versus the Barbarians are available now at the Tigers ticket office, prices from £23 adults, £11 juniors.

Purchase in person at the Welford Road ticket office or phone 0116 319 8888 (option 2). The office is open 8.30am-5pm weekdays, until 8pm Wednesdays and 9am-5pm Saturdays.

Or click here to book online any time.

Please note this match is not included in Tigers season tickets.