Team News | Tigers make two changes to starting XV for Exeter clash
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Leicester Tigers have named their match day squad for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership clash at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.
Head coach, Michael Cheika has made two change to Leicester’s starting team with wing Josh Bassett starting in the 14 jersey, and Harry Wells starting at lock in place of George Martin.
Flanker Matt Rogerson come onto the bench to add to an experienced Tigers finishing group.
Speaking to media ahead of the game, Cheika said: "I thought (against Harlequins), we showed good resilience in the game."
"We'll be challenged in many areas this week because they're a good team. We certainly won't be fooled by the table or anything there. They've got good pedigree, great coach and excellent players.
"We're focusing on what's going to be strong for us around the game and make sure that turns up on Saturday."
STARTING XV
15 Freddie Steward [98]
14 Josh Bassett [21]
13 Dan Kelly [88]
12 Solomone Kata [28]
11 Ollie Hassell-Collins [34]
10 Handré Pollard [40]
9 Jack van Poortvliet [83]
1 Nicky Smith [10]
2 Julián Montoya (C) [65]
3 Joe Heyes [151]
4 Cameron Henderson [50]
5 Harry Wells [207]
6 Hanro Liebenberg [118]
7 Tommy Reffell [124]
8 Olly Cracknell [53]
REPLACEMENTS
16 Charlie Clare [106]
17 James Whitcombe [58]
18 Dan Cole [331]
19 Jed Holloway [4]
20 Matt Rogerson [21]
21 Ben Youngs [324]
22 Jamie Shillcock [38]
23 Joseph Woodward [18]
