Geordan Murphy says he is looking forward to welcoming his friend and former teammate Martin Castrogiovanni back to Welford Road in next season's European Rugby Champions Cup.
Leicester Tigers have been drawn against Castrogiovanni’s club RC Toulon, the current European and French champions, in the pool stages of the competition.
Ulster Rugby and Scarlets will join Toulon and Tigers in Pool 3 after today’s draw in Neuchatel, Switzerland, the base for organisers European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR.
Murphy, Tigers’ leading appearance maker and top try-scorer in Europe, lined up alongside Castrogiovanni for seven seasons with the club, including for the 2009 European Cup Final in Edinburgh.
Now part of the Tigers coaching staff, Murphy says he is looking forward to welcoming his close friend back to the club when Tigers and Toulon meet in next season’s competition.
“It will be good to see Castro back at Welford Road,” said Murphy, who famously lifted the Aviva Premiership trophy with Castrogiovanni in 2013 after their final game as Tigers players. “And I know that the crowd will be pleased and excited about seeing him back.
“I am sure our fans will be excited about the prospect of seeing world-class players from across the world coming to play at Welford Road with Toulon, Ulster and Scarlets. And the fans will be licking their lips at the away trips as well.
“It’s a tough group but an exciting group as well. You want to be playing and testing yourself against the biggest and best teams.
“Toulon won Europe and the Top 14, Ulster and Scarlets have a strong pedigree in Europe and have been building over the last few years with some exciting players.
“It’s going to be a strong competition.”
The only way to guarantee your place at Welford Road for all three pool games in the new European Rugby Champions Cup is with a Tigers season ticket.
Season tickets cover all home games in the Aviva Premiership regular season, pool matches in the European Rugby Champions Cup and the LV= Cup, and the pre-season double header with Cardiff Blues and Doncaster Knights on August 29.
There are also other benefits including Tigers Store discounts every time you shop, priority booking for any knockout fixtures and away games, and the opportunity to apply for international tickets.
And there is the convenience of knowing your place is guaranteed every week of the season.
Season ticket sales reached a record figure of 15,000 for 2013/14 year and more than 13,000 supporters have already booked their places for next season.
There are price categories for adults, over-65s, young adults & full-time students, juniors and families. Season tickets for under-10s are free when accompanied by a full-paying adult.
Interest-free and fee-free Direct Debit is available to help spread the cost.
Click here for more season ticket details.
Leicester Tigers have been drawn against Castrogiovanni’s club RC Toulon, the current European and French champions, in the pool stages of the competition.
Ulster Rugby and Scarlets will join Toulon and Tigers in Pool 3 after today’s draw in Neuchatel, Switzerland, the base for organisers European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR.
Murphy, Tigers’ leading appearance maker and top try-scorer in Europe, lined up alongside Castrogiovanni for seven seasons with the club, including for the 2009 European Cup Final in Edinburgh.
Now part of the Tigers coaching staff, Murphy says he is looking forward to welcoming his close friend back to the club when Tigers and Toulon meet in next season’s competition.
“It will be good to see Castro back at Welford Road,” said Murphy, who famously lifted the Aviva Premiership trophy with Castrogiovanni in 2013 after their final game as Tigers players. “And I know that the crowd will be pleased and excited about seeing him back.
“I am sure our fans will be excited about the prospect of seeing world-class players from across the world coming to play at Welford Road with Toulon, Ulster and Scarlets. And the fans will be licking their lips at the away trips as well.
“It’s a tough group but an exciting group as well. You want to be playing and testing yourself against the biggest and best teams.
“Toulon won Europe and the Top 14, Ulster and Scarlets have a strong pedigree in Europe and have been building over the last few years with some exciting players.
“It’s going to be a strong competition.”
The only way to guarantee your place at Welford Road for all three pool games in the new European Rugby Champions Cup is with a Tigers season ticket.
Season tickets cover all home games in the Aviva Premiership regular season, pool matches in the European Rugby Champions Cup and the LV= Cup, and the pre-season double header with Cardiff Blues and Doncaster Knights on August 29.
There are also other benefits including Tigers Store discounts every time you shop, priority booking for any knockout fixtures and away games, and the opportunity to apply for international tickets.
And there is the convenience of knowing your place is guaranteed every week of the season.
Season ticket sales reached a record figure of 15,000 for 2013/14 year and more than 13,000 supporters have already booked their places for next season.
There are price categories for adults, over-65s, young adults & full-time students, juniors and families. Season tickets for under-10s are free when accompanied by a full-paying adult.
Interest-free and fee-free Direct Debit is available to help spread the cost.
Click here for more season ticket details.
