Freddie Steward is set to make his 100th Gallagher PREM start Friday, Oct. 30, as Leicester Tigers visit Bristol Bears in a matchup between two early-season contenders. Both clubs enter Round 5 with 3-1 records, with Leicester sitting second in the standings and Bristol third.
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Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam has made three changes following last weekend's 20-7 win over Exeter Chiefs. Gabriel Oghre and George Kloska return to the front row alongside former Leicester prop Ellis Genge, while Luka Ivanishvili starts at No. 8. Fitz Harding captains the Bears at Ashton Gate.
Leicester head coach Geoff Parling has retained his starting forward pack following a victory over Northampton Saints. Ollie Chessum captains the Tigers, with Orlando Bailey, Tom Whiteley and Ollie Hassell-Collins returning to the backline. Steward's milestone adds another storyline to a clash that could shake up the top of the PREM standings.
Bristol Bears vs. Leicester Tigers Kickoff Time, Lineups
Bristol Bears host Leicester Tigers on Friday, Oct. 30, at Ashton Gate in Bristol, England. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:45 p.m. ET in Round 5 of the 2026-27 Gallagher PREM.
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Bristol Bears Lineup vs. Leicester Tigers
Starting XV
Ellis Genge
Gabriel Oghre
George Kloska
Pedro Rubiolo
Joe Batley
Steven Luatua
Fitz Harding (c)
Luka Ivanishvili
Harry Randall
AJ MacGinty
Gabriel Ibitoye
James Williams
Matias Moroni
Louis Rees-Zammit
Tom Jordan
Replacements
Tomas Gwilliam
Jake Woolmore
Lovejoy Chawatama
Josh Caulfield
Joe Owen
Kieran Marmion
Jack Bates
Benjamin Grondona
Leicester Tigers Lineup vs. Bristol Bears
Starting XV
Archie van der Flier
Jamie Blamire
Joe Heyes
Cameron Henderson
Ollie Chessum (c)
Aaron Wainwright
Finn Carnduff
Olly Cracknell
Tom Whiteley
Billy Searle
Ollie Hassell-Collins
Orlando Bailey
Solomone Kata
Adam Radwan
Freddie Steward
Replacements
Sam Moli
Mako Vunipola
Will Hurd
Elliott Stooke
Joaquin Moro
Jack van Poortvliet
Will Wand
Gabriel Hamer-Webb
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