2020-21 Premiership Rugby – Bath vs Leicester Tigers Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Bath vs Leicester Tigers taking place? Sunday 18th April, 2021 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Bath vs Leicester Tigers taking place? The Recreation Ground, Bath
Where can I get tickets for Bath vs Leicester Tigers? Check official club websites for information about purchasing tickets
What television channel is Bath vs Leicester Tigers on? BT Sport have the rights to televise Gallagher Premiership matches so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Bath vs Leicester Tigers? If televised on BT Sport, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Bath: 15 Anthony Watson, 14 Joe Cokanasiga, 13 Jonathan Joseph, 12 Cameron Redpath, 11 Will Muir, 10 Josh Matavesi, 9 Ben Spencer, 8 Zach Mercer, 7 Sam Underhill, 6 Taulupe Faletau, 5 Charlie Ewels (c), 4 Josh McNally, 3 Will Stuart, 2 Jack Walker, 1 Beno Obano
Replacements: 16 Jacques du Toit, 17 Juan Schoeman, 18 Henry Thomas, 19 Mike Williams, 20 Miles Reid, 21 Will Chudley, 22 Orlando Bailey, 23 Alex Gray
Leicester: 15 Freddie Steward, 14 Harry Potter, 13 Matías Moroni, 12 Dan Kelly, 11 Kini Murimurivalu, 10 George Ford, 9 Ben Youngs, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Tommy Reffell, 6 George Martin, 5 Calum Green, 4 Harry Wells, 3 Dan Cole, 2 Tom Youngs (c), 1 Ellis Genge
Replacements: 16 Charlie Clare, 17 Luan de Bruin, 18 Joe Heyes, 19 Tomás Lavanini, 20 Luke Wallace, 21 Richard Wigglesworth, 22 Johnny McPhillips, 23 Matt Scott
THE PREDICTION
Both Bath and Leicester won their two Challenge Cup fixtures over the last fortnight to reach the semi-finals, with this next Premiership encounter a possible benchmark for the final. Bath drew the longest straw to beat Zebre and London Irish whilst Leicester overcame tougher challenges in Connacht and Newcastle Falcons and their impressive exploits in Europe might have an impact on how they play away here. The Tigers had been going strong in the Premiership before the break to sit in mid-table before this weekend’s fixture, just one point above their hosts here. Bath have been a difficult side to pin down form-wise, intermittent at best with two wins and two defeats in March, but their home form has been questionable at times this season. They will be favourite to win this match but it could be worth opting for the away side to continue their strong performances and just edge this match like they did in the reverse fixture to beat Bath 36-31 at home.
