The Georgians can't add the extras and the final whistle is blown.

One of the loudest roars of the game comes in it's dying embers. With Black Lion flying into contact, they make their way well into the Tigers half until they're barely ten metres out.

However, the side hold their ground and force a knock on, much to the delight of the Tigers fans.

An attritional second half sees Tigers only just get well into their opponent's half, as fatigue and difficult weather kick in.

The ball is swept into midfield following a line out before a series of crash balls allows the side to earn a penalty just on the Georgian 22.

With the crowd firmly behind them, the side kick to touch.

Black Lion have been camped in Tigers territory for the majority of this second half and on the line for the last five minutes.

After earning a tap penalty, the Georgians pick and go from short range, smashing it up before Tigers bravery is rewarded by getting underneath a mass of bodies and holding the ball up.

The side kick to clear and, when Black Lion fumble the ball, gain possession back just inside their own half, a sustained period of pressure relieved.

Star fly half Luka Matkava hits a monster kick from a good 40 metres out but the ball flies just wide of the post.

Certainly a sign of respect shown to this young Tigers side with the decision to take the points from that distance.

Both sides are offloading freely now as possession trades hands in the middle of the park.

The highlight sees wing Jack Kinder do brilliantly to not only wrap his opposite number but rip the ball away in the process, Tigers winning a vital turnover just outside their own 22, the ball cleared long soon after.

The rain has bucketing down all evening but it's served as a credit both to the unending support of the Tigers Family who have braved conditions tonight to be here and to the skill of those on the field that there's been relatively few handling errors on display thus far.

Attacking rugby is the order of the day, with both sides opting for sharp offloads and devestating lines but neither quite able to convert into significant points.

Kieran Wilkinson is enjoying a tremendous game thus far, mixing it up with all sorts of kicks.

His exceptional conversion goes alongside a couple of perfectly placed penalties which have allowed for attacking lineouts, the latest of which comes after a cheeky grubber through saw the Georgian side impede the fly half as he looked to collect the ball.

Leicester have dominated possession since the opening try, a superb break from scrum half Ollie Allen the highlight, dragged down just inches from the line.

After the side clear their lines, Emeka Ilione, operating in the wide channels as a classic edge forward, gets Tigers well up the field and they force a penalty, kicked to touch just metres out.

A booming kick hits the upright as the visitors almost extend their lead.

The teams are out on the field, Smoke on the Water has just finished playing and we prepare for kick off.

There's a juxtaposing sense of the old and the new tonight in Leicester.

You may have noticed the use of the heritage badge for today's fixture as well as the welcome return of the letters adorning the back of the players shirts.

On the flip side, there's an inherent newness to today's opponents as it's the first time Leicester Tigers have ever faced Black Lion, or any team from Georgia for that matter.

Additionally, there's a youthful streak throughout today's lineup, with a streak of academy talent headlining today's fixture, a side skippered by England Under-20s captain Finn Carnduff who starts today at G (No.8).

This match is FREE for all Season Ticket Holders and half-Season Ticket Holders to attend so if you're not here yet, get on down to Mattioli Woods Welford Road for some Friday Night Lights!

Unfortunately, tonight's match will not be televised so, for those looking to keep up to date, stick with us right here on Matchday Live for all the tries, tackles and stand out moments from tonight's fixture.

There's just half an hour to go until a special exhibition match between a Leicester Tigers XV and Georgia's Black Lion.

This is the first time ever the two sides will play one another, as well as seeing Richard Cockerill, head coach of both Georgia and Black Lion, return to Mattioli Woods Welford Road for the first time since 2017.