National league 1 - 2023/24

[tigerburnie]

Leicester Lions are travelling to Championship side Coventry on Saturday for a pre season match at Butts Park Arena, this the squad
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=86 ... __cft__%5b

The Lions had their first pre season match at Herefordshire side Luctonians where they began with a win.

[tigerburnie]

I note Tiger Cub Simon Koroiyadi is starting at blindside flanker along side Satala another Tigers academy player.

[tigerburnie]

Coventry fielding two very strong squads for this fixture, Matt Kvesic one that catches the eye
https://www.zeeon.co.uk/gamehubplus/cov ... ster-lions

[Tamworthtiger]

Chester Owen playing as well.

[tigerburnie]

Coventry 33 21 Leicester Lions, Cov fielded two different teams in each half and it was 7-7 at half time, Lions took a squad of 27 so some played for longer than others for the Lions. A good run out for both sides.

[tigerburnie]

Match report from Coventry game
https://www.coventryrugby.co.uk/match-r ... ter-lions/

[sam16111986]

I note Tiger Cub Simon Koroiyadi is starting at blindside flanker along side Satala another Tigers academy player.

Wasn't the other wing Sterland one of ours as well?

[tigerburnie]

I note Tiger Cub Simon Koroiyadi is starting at blindside flanker along side Satala another Tigers academy player.

Wasn't the other wing Sterland one of ours as well?

He was, but spent last season at Market Harborough and is a signing at the Lions not a loan player, so guessing he has left the Tigers.

[tigerburnie]

Other former Tigers academy prospects include centre Luke Veebel who has 15 caps playing for Estonia, prop Will Roberts, there are players who have been at Northampton, Newcastle and Saracens as well as BUCS uni players and I believe forwards coach Jason Aldwinkle is an ex Tiger too.

[sam16111986]

I note Tiger Cub Simon Koroiyadi is starting at blindside flanker along side Satala another Tigers academy player.

Wasn't the other wing Sterland one of ours as well?

He was, but spent last season at Market Harborough and is a signing at the Lions not a loan player, so guessing he has left the Tigers.

[tigerburnie]

Coventry v Leicester Lions trys video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrUTxNy5EtQ

[tigerburnie]

Some local rugby this week as Leicester Lions have their last home pre season game against former local rivals Hinckley.
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=870 ... 2006712797

There should be at least a couple of Tiger Cubs on show with the Lions.

[TigerXV]

Coventry v Leicester Lions trys video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrUTxNy5EtQ

Some good rugby on show there!

[tigerburnie]

The Lions have added to the core of the side that were promoted, but under no illusions, Nat 1 is a big step and some of the sides are professional, so it will be a tough league, but one they will embrace.

[tigerburnie]

Lions field a much changed team for the visit of Hinckley tomorrow night including Tiger Cub Oli Crane
https://www.facebook.com/leicesterlionsrfc/