The backs turn it out on wide on the end of a well executed set-piece on halfway, which sees Veainu step his way around the Chiefs defence to find Adam Thompstone, who finds Jonny inside

Kirsten goes over from short range after a series of pick and goes

He loses the ball in contact and Chiefs clear to touch

Chiefs fans breath a sigh of relief as a kick forward is gathered by May in open field.

May looks to find a way through but knocks on in the tackle, Hogg clears downfield to halfway

Woodburn regains possession.

Chiefs receiving, two phases and up goes the box kick.

Ford to kick off for the Tigers

Warm up is complete and both sides are ready to take on the field

A very good afternoon from Welford Road where the Leicester Tigers host Exeter Chiefs. I am Usie and I have the pleasure of bringing you this game today.

Leicester Tigers only defeat in their last five first team matches was 13-36 away to Northampton Saints in the East Midlands derby at the end of November.

Tigers have won their last three home games in all competitions but have not won four in a row at Welford Road for two years.

Exeter Chiefs have won their last five first team matches since their 17-20 home defeat to Bristol in round 4 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby.

The Chiefs most recent away defeat in any tournament was at Bath in round 2 of Premiership Rugby.

Leicester beat Exeter 27-7 in the Premiership Rugby Cup at Welford Road in September but in Gallagher Premiership Rugby they have won just one of their last six fixtures against the Chiefs: 20-13 at Welford Road in September 2017.