Preview: Exeter Chiefs vs. Leicester Tigers

Exeter vs. Leicester

Leicester Tigers have been boosted by the return of several players from international duty for their game against Exeter Chiefs in the Aviva Premiership tomorrow.

Tom Youngs, Dan Cole, Geoff Parling, Tom Croft, Ben Youngs, Toby Flood and Manu Tuilagi are all included in the starting lineup for Leicester following recent England duty.

Italy's Martin Castrogiovani is also back in the Tigers squad following the conclusion of the Six Nations.

Meanwhile, the hosts have included Brett Sturgess and Chris Whitehead in their replacements following recent injuries.

Exeter go into the match with eight points outside the top four, while the visitors are five points off the top of the table.

Recent form

Exeter: DLLLWW

Leicester: WWWLLW

Lineups

Exeter: Arscott, Nowell, Naqelevuki, Dollman, Jess, Steenson, Thomas, Baxter, Scaysbrook, White, Welch, Mumm, Tui, Yeandle, Rimmer

Leicester: Tait, Morris, Tuilagi, Allen, Thompstone, Flood, Ben Youngs, Crane, Salvi, Croft, Parling, Slater, Cole, Tom Youngs, Ayerza

Sports Mole says: A narrow win for Leicester Tigers

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