Club captain Ollie Chessum returns to lead Leicester Tigers today against Bristol Bears as one of seven changes to the starting lineup that defeated Exeter Chiefs in the Prem Cup final last Sunday.
Freddie Steward, Nicky Smith, Jamie Blamire, Joe Heyes and Olly Cracknell also return, while there is a senior debut for Scotland flanker Hamish Watson, below, who recently joined on loan from Edinburgh.
Tigers head coach Geoff Parling said: “We’re excited to welcome our internationals back into our group this week and to also be back in the Prem.
“Bristol are a quality side and have had three weeks...