Northampton Saints vs Leicester Tigers Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Northampton Saints vs Leicester Tigers taking place? Northampton Saints vs Leicester Tigers will take place on Saturday 30th October, 2021 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Northampton Saints vs Leicester Tigers taking place? Northampton Saints vs Leicester Tigers will take place at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton
Where can I get tickets for Northampton Saints vs Leicester Tigers? Ticket information for Northampton Saints vs Leicester Tigers can be found on each side’s official website
What TV channel is Northampton Saints vs Leicester Tigers on in the UK? Northampton Saints vs Leicester Tigers will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Northampton Saints vs Leicester Tigers in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Northampton Saints vs Leicester Tigers live on the BT Sport Player & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Northampton Saints: 15 Rory Hutchinson, 14 Courtnall Skosan, 13 Matt Proctor, 12 Fraser Dingwall, 11 Tom Collins, 10 Dan Biggar, 9 Alex Mitchell, 8 Juarno Augustus, 7 Teimana Harrison, 6 Tom Wood, 5 Api Ratuniyarawa, 4 David Ribbans, 3 Ehren Painter, 2 Sam Matavesi, 1 Alex Waller (c)
Replacements: 16 Mike Haywood, 17 Nick Auterac, 18 Paul Hill, 19 Alex Moon, 20 Alex Coles, 21 Frank Lomani, 22 James Grayson, 23 Tom Litchfield
Leicester Tigers: 15 Freddie Burns, 14 Harry Potter, 13 Matías Moroni, 12 Dan Kelly, 11 Nemani Nadolo, 10 George Ford (c), 9 Richard Wigglesworth, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Marco van Staden, 6 Ollie Chessum, 5 Eli Snyman, 4 Harry Wells, 3 Dan Cole, 2 Julián Montoya, 1 Francois van Wyk
Replacements: 16 Tom Cowan-Dickie, 17 Nephi Leatigaga, 18 Joe Heyes, 19 Calum Green, 20 Tommy Reffell, 21 Jack van Poortvliet, 22 Bryce Hegarty, 23 Kini Murimurivalu
THE PREDICTION
Northampton Saints made it three home wins from three so far this season with a thumping 66-10 result over a hapless Worcester Warriors side last Friday. Just one defeat so far, at Wasps the week before, sees them well in the hunt as one of three sides close behind Leicester Tigers with a game in-hand. The opportunity to close on the travelling league leaders here is huge and makes for what should be a vastly entertaining game on Saturday. One alternative option could be for this match to see over 40 points between two expressive sides and Leicester scoring at least 21 points in each of their three away games so far. Unbeaten Leicester have to be backed to make it seven here, though it could come close enough to make a handicap an unnecessary risk.
