No. | Name | |
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15Mathew Tait, - | ||
14Adam Thompstone, - | ||
13Peter Betham, - | ||
12Matt Smith, - | ||
11JP Pietersen, - | ||
10Freddie Burns, - 4 | ||
9Sam Harrison, - | ||
1Marcos Ayerza, - | ||
2Tom Youngs, - | ||
3Dan Cole, - | ||
4Ed Slater, - | ||
5Michael Fitzgerald, - | ||
6Luke Hamilton, - | ||
7Brendon O'Connor, - | ||
8Lachlan McCaffrey, - | ||
Replacements | ||
16George McGuigan, - | ||
17Ellis Genge, - | ||
18Greg Bateman, - | ||
19Graham Kitchener, - | ||
20Mike Williams, - | ||
21Ben Youngs, - | ||
22Owen Williams, - | ||
23Jack Roberts, - |
*Players currently on the pitch are shown in bold
Match Commentary
Leicester fought back from 27-8 down to create a grandstand finish, but scoring just three points when they had a man advantage proved crucial.
Wasps lead 13-8 at the break and have deserved it. Leicester have only come alive towards the end of the first 40. One try each but Gopperth has been the difference. Solid goal kicking and most importantly a brilliant kick through for Wade to score.
There has been a huge amount of kicking in play so far - it's been a lively game . At this rate there's going to be some very tired teams out there at the end and potentially fitness is going to be crucial.
JP Pieterson vs Christian Wade
Freddie Burns vs Danny Cipriani (who'll both be wanting to get back into the England squad)
Tom Youngs vs Tommy Taylor
Mike Fitzgerald vs Matt Symons
England international Dan Cole starts for Leicester at prop, after starting that dramatic win against Gloucester on the bench.
Mike Williams and Owen Williams are both fit to return to a strong Tigers bench, whilst Mike Fitzgerald returns to starting at lock.
For Wasps openside flanker Thomas Young is back after four months out with injury, whilst Joe Simpson is recalled and starts at scrum-half.
New signings Matt Symons and Marty Moore both make their first starts.
Waasps have a length injury list, including James Haskall and new signings Kurtley Beale and Kyle Eastmond amongst others.