LEICESTER include seven of the players who lifted the trophy last year in their team to defend the U18 Academy League today.
Freddie Steward and George Martin, who scored tries in the 43-21 win over Gloucester a year ago, aim for a repeat this weekend, with Ronnie Du Randt, Sam Costelow, Jonny Law, James Whitcombe and Alex Maxwell also involved for a second year.
Tigers topped the northern conference with an unbeaten record to set up a re-match with Gloucester at Allianz Park, home of Saracens.
Academy manager Dave Wilks said: “Every season is a new challenge and there is no extra pre...