Scrum-half Dave Lewis will be rewarded for his game-changing cameo against Newcastle a fortnight ago with his first Guinness Premiership start against Saracens on Sunday (3pm).

Fresh from enjoying a few days off last week, Bath Rugby are now ready and raring to get back to match action in the Guinness Premiership, facing one of their most bitter rivals Leicester Tigers.

Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder says that the Saints' recent form will count for nothing if they don't leave Bristol with a Guinness Premiership win on Sunday afternoon.

England Elite Squad members George Chuter, Jordan Crane and Dan Hipkiss have been included in the Leicester Tigers team to play Bath Rugby on Saturday (November 15).

Rugby great Rory Underwood has been named in the Leicester Tigers Walk of Legends. Former Tigers and England star Underwood is reunited with former team-mate Dusty Hare as the first two names in the club's Walk of Legends after winning the supporters' vote.

Newcastle Falcons have handed a starting debut to new signing Tane Tu'ipulotu, as they play host to London Irish in Sunday's Guinness Premiership clash at Kingston Park (kick-off 3pm).