Jamie Blamire returns as Leicester welcome back injured trio for Gloucester clash

Jamie Blamire returns from injury to start for Leicester Tigers against Premiership leaders Gloucester in Friday’s Slater Cup match.

Prop Archie van der Flier and lock Finn Carnduff also return as Geoff Parling makes five changes to the starting side that beat Newcastle Red Bulls last weekend.

The match at Mattioli Woods Welford Road kicks off at 7.45pm BST.

Jamie Blamire back in Leicester pack

The England hooker joins Van der Flier and Joe Heyes in the front row, with Carnduff partnering Cameron Henderson behind them.

Will Wand comes into the midfield alongside Orlando Bailey, while Adam Radwan moves to the bench.

Captain Jack van Poortvliet continues at scrum-half alongside Billy Searle. Tommy Reffell, Aaron Wainwright and Olly Cracknell retain their places in the back row.

The confirmed team announcement gives Leicester three returning options in the pack as they seek successive league wins.

Gloucester chase third straight victory

Gloucester arrive with two wins from two and maximum points after beating Exeter and Harlequins.

They make two starting changes, bringing Ben Redshaw in at full-back and Dian Bleuler into the front row. Wales centre Max Llewellyn returns among the replacements.

Charlie Atkinson continues at fly-half, with Seb Atkinson and Will Joseph keeping their midfield partnership.

Gloucester’s 48-0 victory over Harlequins last weekend set up this meeting with the early league leaders seeking to extend their unbeaten start.

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