Four Leicester Tigers in England squad for Six Nations tournament opener

Wednesday, 29 January 2025 12:18

Kick-off on Saturday is at 4:45pm (GMT)

Four Leicester Tigers have been selected for England's game on Saturday.

Leicester Tigers fullback Freddie Steward and lock George Martin have been selected in England's Starting XV for the Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin.

Martin's fellow lock, Ollie Chessum is included on the bench alongside tighthead Joe Heyes, who is set to earn his first full senior England cap since November 2022.

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