Gloucester Rugby have now slipped to six straight defeats in all competitions since their 19-17 victory over Newport Gwent Dragons in the European Cup on 9 October, this represents Gloucester's worst run since season 1998/99. The cherry & whites' only win in their last six Guinness Premiership clashes was 26-10 at Leeds on 4 October.

Leicester Tigers have lost just one of their last half a dozen matches in the Guinness Premiership: 12-18 at London Irish on 24 October, whilst the Tigers' only victory in their last four away games in all competitions was 46-11 at Viadana in the European Cup on 17 October.

Referee: Sean Davey (84th Premiership game)