Veainu primed to strike at Scotstoun

Telusa Veainu (green of Leicester) is a handful for opposition defencesCredit: Getty Images

Pool One
BT Sport 2, 7.45pm
Glasgow are three-point favourites for tonight’s opening Champions Cup fixture between two teams who have been scoring and leaking tries this season.

The Warriors have scored 22 and conceded 14 in their six matches while Leicester’s tally reads 18 for and 16 against over the same number of games.

The Tigers have been so concerned at their shortcomings that they parted company with defence coach Scott Hansen, and things seemed to tighten up in their 34-13 victory over Worcester.

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Graham WoodsRacing Post Sport

Published on 13 October 2016inRugby Union tips

Last updated 20:13, 13 October 2016

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