Ospreys set for Leicester double

Old rivals will go head to head in home and away fixtures this August when the Ospreys and Leicester Tigers meet in two pre-season fixtures.

The teams will clash at the Liberty Stadium and at Welford Road as part of their preparations for 2016/17.

The Ospreylian leg of the double header will come first, with the Tigers visiting the Liberty on the weekend of Saturday 13th August. The exact day and time will be confirmed in June dependent on Swansea City’s fixture list, which will be announced week commencing 13th June.

The return fixture will see the Ospreys heading to the East Midlands on Friday, August 26, the final weekend before the new Guinness PRO12 season commences. Kick-off is at 7.45pm.

Ticketing details for both games will be confirmed over the summer. Admission to the home fixture will be included in an Ospreys 2016/17 season membership, details of which are coming soon.