Newcastle Falcons vs Leicester Tigers Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Newcastle Falcons vs Leicester Tigers taking place? Newcastle Falcons vs Leicester Tigers will take place on Saturday 21st May, 2022 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Newcastle Falcons vs Leicester Tigers taking place? Newcastle Falcons vs Leicester Tigers will take place at Kingston Park in Newcastle upon Tyne
Where can I get tickets for Newcastle Falcons vs Leicester Tigers? Ticket information for Newcastle Falcons vs Leicester Tigers can be found on each side’s official website
What TV channel is Newcastle Falcons vs Leicester Tigers on in the UK? Newcastle Falcons vs Leicester Tigers will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Newcastle Falcons vs Leicester Tigers in the UK? Newcastle Falcons vs Leicester Tigers cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE TEAM NEWS
Newcastle Falcons: 15 Alex Tait, 14 Adam Radwan, 13 Matias Orlando, 12 Luther Burrell, 11 Mateo Carreras, 10 Joel Hodgson, 9 Michael Young, 8 Callum Chick (c), 7 Josh Basham, 6 Gary Graham, 5 Philip van der Walt, 4 Greg Peterson, 3 Trevor Davison, 2 George McGuigan, 1 Adam Brocklebank
Replacements: 16 Jamie Blamire, 17 Logovi’i Mulipola, 18 Mark Tampin, 19 Freddie Lockwood, 20 Carl Fearns, 21 Cameron Nordli-Kelemeti, 22 Will Haydon-Wood, 23 Iwan Stephens
Leicester Tigers: 15 Freddie Steward, 14 Chris Ashton, 13 Matías Moroni, 12 Guy Porter, 11 Nemani Nadolo, 10 George Ford, 9 Richard Wigglesworth, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Hanro Liebenberg, 6 George Martin, 5 Harry Wells, 4 Ollie Chessum, 3 Dan Cole, 2 Nic Dolly, 1 Ellis Genge (c)
Replacements: 16 Charlie Clare, 17 Nephi Leatigaga, 18 Joe Heyes, 19 Cameron Henderson, 20 Tommy Reffell, 21 Jack van Poortvliet, 22 Freddie Burns, 23 Matt Scott
THE PREDICTION
Newcastle Falcons lost 35-27 at Sale Sharks last time out to make it three defeats on the spin across all competitions. Premiership leaders Leicester have lost three of their last four across all competitions in what is something of a blip for a hugely impressive season, with a 14-23 loss at home to Leinster in the Champions Cup quarter-finals a tough one to bounce back from. The visitors should be able to get back on the horse here, though. With their play-off place already secured, Leicester can enjoy trying to finish above Saracens over the remaining four games of the regular season. Back the visitors to cover at least -8 in victory at the struggling Falcons.
