The Welsh All Blacks’ 38-29 defeat to Amatori & Calvisano in Round 3 means Neath seem likely to bow out of the competition this week.
“We are travelling to
Neath almost surprised the double champions in Round 1 as they pushed for the victory – leading the match going into the final minutes before an audacious Austin Healy try gave
But ill discipline from their French prop Frank Tournaire in the final minute gave
And Neath have picked a strong side that will, as ever, be captained by Wale international second row Gareth Llewellyn as they attempt to inflict the first home defeat on the Tigers in
“We have picked a strong side and travel to Welford road with the intention of winning the match. It is difficult to identify areas of weakness on the
“There are areas where we feel they are less strong, and we have concentrated on these in training. I am hopeful our hard work show through with the right result on Saturday,” said assistant coach Rowland Phillips.
Neath: A Durston; G Morris, A Bateman, D Tiueti, S Williams; L Jarvis, A Moore; P James, B Williams, A Jones, S Martin, G Llewellyn (capt), A Mocelutu, S Tandy, R Phillips
Replacements: S Jones, J Storey, S Connor, P Horgan, B Sinkinson, A Newman, D Jones
Leicester Tigers: G Murphy; S Booth, L Lloyd, R Kafer, T Stimpson; S Vesty, H Ellis; D Jelley, D West, F Tournaire, M Johnson (capt), B Kay, M Corry, N Back, A Balding
Replacements: G Chuter, D Garforth, L Deacon, J Kronfeld, L Moody, J Hamilton, G Gelderbloom