England internationals Sam Vesty and Harry Ellis play for Leicester Tigers Development XV in tonight's Premier Rugby A League game against Newcastle Falcons at Welford Road (7pm).
Both have recently returned from injury absences and will see tonight’s fixture as an opportunity to gain valuable game-time.
Tigers will be led by Ben Pienaar, while first-team experience will also be added by Matt Smith, Dan Hemingway and Joe Duffey.
The Development XV currently top the A League Northern Conference with four wins from five games so far, but coach Paul Burke says there is no opportunity to relax.
“We have five games left and Northampton are just four points behind us,” said Burke. “There will be no let-up from us.”
Newcastle include first-teamers Tom Biggs, Rob Miller, Hall Charlton and Micky Ward in their line-up, and former Tigers back-rower Adam Balding.
Season ticket holders are admitted free for A League fixtures at Welford Road, while other supporters can claim free admission if they complete the downloadable form.
Tickets can also be purchased on the night from the Tigers ticket office in the Caterpillar Stand, priced £5 adults & £1 juniors.
All supporters will be accommodated in the Crumbie Stand and kick-off is at 7pm.
Click here to download your voucher. Simply complete the details and hand over to the turnstile operator on your way into the ground.
Leicester Tigers Development XV
15 Alex Lewington
14 Gareth Clarke
13 Matt Smith
12 Sam Vesty
11 Will Hurrell
10 George Ford
9 Harry Ellis
1 Luke Beales
2 Joe Duffey
3 Ryan Bower
4 Dan Hemingway
5 Rob Conquest
6 Tom Armes
7 Matt Everard
8 Ben Pienaar (c)
Replacements:
16 Jimmy Stevens
17 Sam McDonald
18 Huw Marsden
19 Jethro Rawling
20 Luix Roussarie
21 Charlie Walker
22 Connor Smith
Newcastle Falcons Development XV:
15 Tom Catterick
14 Tom Biggs
13 Chris Micklewood
12 Fred Burdon
11 Uche Oduoza
10 Rob Miller
9 Hall Charlton
1 Grant Shiells
2 Kieran Brookes
3 Micky Ward
4 Shaun English
5 Myles Scott
6 Mark Wilson
7 Michael Ellery
8 Adam Balding
Replacements:
16 Stuart Briggs
17 Matthew Shields
18 Richard Boyle
19 Sam Shires
20 Chris Pilgrim
21 Gavin Hadley
22 Sep Visser
Both have recently returned from injury absences and will see tonight’s fixture as an opportunity to gain valuable game-time.
Tigers will be led by Ben Pienaar, while first-team experience will also be added by Matt Smith, Dan Hemingway and Joe Duffey.
The Development XV currently top the A League Northern Conference with four wins from five games so far, but coach Paul Burke says there is no opportunity to relax.
“We have five games left and Northampton are just four points behind us,” said Burke. “There will be no let-up from us.”
Newcastle include first-teamers Tom Biggs, Rob Miller, Hall Charlton and Micky Ward in their line-up, and former Tigers back-rower Adam Balding.
Season ticket holders are admitted free for A League fixtures at Welford Road, while other supporters can claim free admission if they complete the downloadable form.
Tickets can also be purchased on the night from the Tigers ticket office in the Caterpillar Stand, priced £5 adults & £1 juniors.
All supporters will be accommodated in the Crumbie Stand and kick-off is at 7pm.
Click here to download your voucher. Simply complete the details and hand over to the turnstile operator on your way into the ground.
Leicester Tigers Development XV
15 Alex Lewington
14 Gareth Clarke
13 Matt Smith
12 Sam Vesty
11 Will Hurrell
10 George Ford
9 Harry Ellis
1 Luke Beales
2 Joe Duffey
3 Ryan Bower
4 Dan Hemingway
5 Rob Conquest
6 Tom Armes
7 Matt Everard
8 Ben Pienaar (c)
Replacements:
16 Jimmy Stevens
17 Sam McDonald
18 Huw Marsden
19 Jethro Rawling
20 Luix Roussarie
21 Charlie Walker
22 Connor Smith
Newcastle Falcons Development XV:
15 Tom Catterick
14 Tom Biggs
13 Chris Micklewood
12 Fred Burdon
11 Uche Oduoza
10 Rob Miller
9 Hall Charlton
1 Grant Shiells
2 Kieran Brookes
3 Micky Ward
4 Shaun English
5 Myles Scott
6 Mark Wilson
7 Michael Ellery
8 Adam Balding
Replacements:
16 Stuart Briggs
17 Matthew Shields
18 Richard Boyle
19 Sam Shires
20 Chris Pilgrim
21 Gavin Hadley
22 Sep Visser
