The first-team squad have reported back for pre-season training with director of rugby Richard Cockerill and head coach Matt O’Connor ahead of the new Aviva Premiership season which kicks off during the opening weekend in September.
The newcomers include former London Irish duo Dan Bowden and Adam Thompstone, and former Worcester Warriors wing Miles Benjamin.
Matt Cornwell returns to his hometown club, and Tigers have also been joined by South African forward Rob Andrew who played at Pau in France last season.
Fijian centre Veroniki Goneva, formerly with Tarbes in France, has been playing in the Pacific Nations Cup and will join the club’s pre-season programme shortly alongside the rest of the international players who have been on tours this summer.
Cockerill said: “Continuity has been pretty good in the squad in the last couple of seasons and we’ve looked to bring in just six new players ahead of next season.
“Dan, Adam and Miles have gained a lot of Aviva Premiership experience and we’re looking forward to seeing how they work with us. Dan is a good footballer and an instinctive player at centre or fly-half, and Adam and Miles have good scoring records on the wing.
“We obviously know Matt Cornwell well, he came through the Academy system here, he has played senior rugby here and he knows the club. It’s good to have him back.
“Rob and Veroniki have been playing club rugby in France, they are experienced players and we think they can make a big impression in our environment.
“As well as working on fitness, the pre-season programme is also about getting everyone together, working towards the kick-off in September and I’m sure all the new guys will settle in very well here.”
With six newcomers, a number of members of last season’s squad have moved on, including Horacio Agulla (Bath Rugby), George Skivington (London Irish) and Billy Twelvetrees (Gloucester Rugby). Tom Armes (Bedford), Calum Green (Leeds Carnegie), James Grindal (Bristol Rugby) and Ben Pienaar (Moseley) have joined Championship clubs. Alesana Tuilagi will be playing for NTT in Japan.
