Bears can provide the unexpected but Tigers slight favourites

AFTER the “feel good” performance in lifting the PREM Cup at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, it's back to the arguably more serious business of the PREM.

- By IAN COCKERILL

It's a big day as Leicester (fourth) play Bristol (third) in a genuinely huge game as we enter the first part of the run-in for the playoffs.

Such has been the form of the PREM Cup team that head coach Geoff Parling has the nice problem of selecting from strength.

Even given a lengthy injury list, he has been able to name a very good side for what is shaping up to be a must-win game. Naturally, the return of the players from the Six Nations is a highlight.