Gloucester Rugby is sitting pretty atop the Gallagher PREM standings, but Friday's trip to Leicester Tigers could put that perfect start to the test.

Gloucester enters Round 3 with two wins, 10 league points and the PREM's top spot after dismantling Harlequins 48-0 last weekend. Leicester sits fifth with six points following a 24-19 victory over Newcastle Red Bulls, setting up a compelling Slater Cup meeting at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.

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The Tigers welcome England hooker Jamie Blamire back into the starting XV, while Archie van der Flier and Finn Carnduff also return. Freddie Steward starts at fullback, Billy Searle directs the attack at fly-half and Tommy Reffell joins Aaron Wainwright and Olly Cracknell in the back row.

Gloucester Rugby counters with a formidable forward pack featuring Wales internationals Dewi Lake and Jac Morgan, alongside Jean Kleyn and Freddie Thomas. Charlie Atkinson starts at fly-half, with Seb Atkinson and Will Joseph in midfield as Gloucester looks to extend its unbeaten start.

Leicester Tigers vs. Gloucester Rugby Kickoff Time

• Date: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026

• Kickoff: 2:45 p.m. ET

• Venue: Mattioli Woods Welford Road, Leicester, England

• Competition: Gallagher PREM Rugby, Round 3

• Fixture: Slater Cup

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Leicester Tigers Confirmed Lineup

Starting XV

1. Archie van der Flier

2. Jamie Blamire

3. Joe Heyes

4. Finn Carnduff

5. Cameron Henderson

6. Aaron Wainwright

7. Tommy Reffell

8. Olly Cracknell

9. Jack van Poortvliet

10. Billy Searle

11. Ollie Hassell-Collins

12. Orlando Bailey

13. Will Wand

14. Gabriel Hamer-Webb

15. Freddie Steward

Replacements

16. Sam Moli

17. Mako Vunipola

18. Will Hurd

19. James Thompson

20. Joaquin Moro

21. Tom Whiteley

22. Joseph Woodward

23. Adam Radwan

Gloucester Rugby Confirmed Lineup

Starting XV

1. Dian Bleuler

2. Dewi Lake

3. Afolabi Fasogbon

4. Jean Kleyn

5. Arthur Clark

6. Freddie Thomas

7. Jac Morgan

8. Will Trenholm

9. Caolan Englefield

10. Charlie Atkinson

11. Ben Loader

12. Seb Atkinson

13. Will Joseph

14. Ollie Thorley

15. Ben Redshaw

Replacements

16. Jack Innard

17. Harrison Bellamy

18. Ciaran Knight

19. Jack Clement

20. Lewis Ludlow

21. Dan Robson

22. Max Llewellyn

23. George Barton

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