Lyon OU were crowned Pro 2 champions in France last season – with former Tigers duo Luke Abraham and Ephraim Taukafa in the squad – and head coach Raphael Saint-Andre has been recruiting heavily with a view to making a big impression in the top division in 2011/12.
South Africa international scrum-half Ricky Januarie and former Wasps full-back Mark van Gisbergen are among Lyon’s big-name signings during this summer, as well as Argentina international Juan Manuel Leguizamon, French lock Arnaud Marchois and former Sale Sharks back row Sisa Koyamaibole.
Leicester-born Abraham made more than 50 appearances for Tigers in the face of stiff competition from internationals including Lewis Moody and Shane Jennings before moving on to Sale Sharks and then Lyon last summer.
The LOU squad also includes former Sale centre Lee Thomas, Fiji international wing Moses Ratuvou, former Gloucester centre James Bailey and ex-Northampton lock Christian Short
The Tigers versus Lyon OU match is included in Tigers season tickets for 2011/12.
Match ticket details for all other supporters will be announced soon.
