JERSEY REDS have announced that they will begin their 2022/23 campaign with a pre-season friendly at home, against recently crowned Premiership champions Leicester Tigers, on Friday 19 August [KO 5pm].
The mainland side, clinched the title in dramatic fashion against Saracens two weeks ago, when replacement fly-half Freddie Burns scored a last minute drop-goal.
Reds director of rugby Harvey Biljon said: ‘We’re really excited at the prospect of testing ourselves against the Tigers once again.
‘To have the English champions running out on our home ground will be a fantastic way to start the season, and the date is already one that’s standing out on our schedule.’
The fixture will mark the fourth pre-season meeting between the clubs since the Reds attained Championship status – however it will be the first occasion the Island side have welcomed a reigning Premiership champion side to the Stade Santander.
Biljons side hosted the Tigers last year also, where the away side won 17-7 in front of 1,700 spectators – which the Reds will hope to surpass this season.
The Caesarean side will also play host to more pre-season Premiership opposition in the shape of London Irish [27 August] and Bath Rugby [2 September].
The Reds will look to integrate the several new squad additions into the side during the stern pre-season tests, as they gear up for their opening Championship fixture away to Ampthill on Saturday 10 September.
