London Irish vs Leicester Tigers Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is London Irish vs Leicester Tigers taking place? London Irish vs Leicester Tigers will take place on Saturday 9th October, 2021 at 15:00 (UK)

Where is London Irish vs Leicester Tigers taking place? London Irish vs Leicester Tigers will take place at Community Stadium in Brentford

Where can I get tickets for London Irish vs Leicester Tigers? Ticket information for London Irish vs Leicester Tigers can be found on each side’s official website

What TV channel is London Irish vs Leicester Tigers on in the UK? London Irish vs Leicester Tigers will not be televised live in the UK

Where can I stream London Irish vs Leicester Tigers in the UK? London Irish vs Leicester Tigers cannot be streamed live in the UK

THE TEAM NEWS

London Irish: 15 Tom Parton, 14 Ben Loader, 13 Curtis Rona, 12 Terrence Hepetema, 11 Ollie Hassell-Collins, 10 Paddy Jackson, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Albert Tuisue, 7 Ben Donnell, 6 Matt Rogerson (c), 5 Adam Coleman, 4 Steve Mafi, 3 Marcel van der Merwe, 2 Agustin Creevy, 1 Will Goodrick-Clarke

Replacements: 16 Matt Cornish, 17 Allan Dell, 18 Ollie Hoskins, 19 Rob Simmons, 20 George Nott, 21 Sean O’Brien, 22 Hugh O’Sullivan, 23 Benhard Janse van Rensburg

Leicester Tigers: 15 Freddie Steward, 14 Harry Potter, 13 Matt Scott, 12 Juan Pablo Socino, 11 Nemani Nadolo, 10 George Ford, 9 Ben Youngs, 8 Hanro Liebenberg, 7 Tommy Reffell, 6 George Martin, 5 Calum Green, 4 Harry Wells, 3 Dan Cole, 2 Nic Dolly, 1 Ellis Genge (c)

Replacements: 16 Julián Montoya, 17 Nephi Leatigaga, 18 Joe Heyes, 19 Eli Snyman, 20 Marco van Staden 21 Richard Wigglesworth, 22 Freddie Burns, 23 Guy Porter

THE PREDICTION

London Irish came close to snatching a superb away win at Northampton Saints but they were denied by an excellent turn from Dan Biggar to lose their second away game of the season. A draw at home sees them low in the Premiership table ahead of this tricky clash at home to Leicester Tigers but they can be pleased with some of their performances so far, including that stalemate against Sale Sharks last month. Travelling Leicester must be on cloud nine, though, after securing their third victory of the season in a difficult test at home to Saracens last Saturday. Sarries had been dominating things tactically in the air in torrential conditions but a last-minute penalty try for the Tigers sees them with two statement wins now over title rivals after they beat Exeter Chiefs on the opening day of the season. Irish are tough to beat at home with the Exiles claiming the vast majority of their points here last season but taking the visitors to cover -3 seems a suitable move here.