Get your copy of the matchday programme on Saturday and read all about Tom Croft’s England debut – and keeping his head down on his return to Tigers – as well as a four-page special on the Welford Road redevelopment in the words of the architects.

“I was running around like a rabbit in headlights just trying to get into the game,” admits Croft after being thrown into the fray just 20 minutes into England’s win over France in the Six Nations. “But in the second half I felt more comfortable in my role.”

Croft talks about the build up to his international debut and switching his attention back to club duty ahead of the Guinness Premiership match against Leeds.

Also this week, John Roberts, the sports director of architects AFL, talks about the work that has gone into the new designs for Welford Road and how much of a role supporters play in ‘completing’ the redevelopment.

John also talks about AFL’s work with Manchester United and Munster, as well as the link with Spanish football giants FC Barcelona.

Tigers matchday programme
* Tom Croft of Tigers and England
* Head of strength and conditioning Dean Benton talks about the mid-season training camp
* Back-rower Brett Deacon looks ahead to the game against Leeds
* Adam Balding prepares to face his former team for a second time inside a month
* News from the Tigers Academy
* The views of chairman Peter Tom, chief executive Peter Wheeler and head coach Marcelo Loffreda

*Junior Tiger Club pages of puzzles and pics
* Fanzone, featuring ticket and travel updates, season stats, Tiger Hunt from around the world, Why It’s Good To Be A Tiger, and Last Word with skipper Martin Corry
 
The Tigers matchday programme is available around Welford Road, price £3.