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Welsh back-row trio shines for Leicester Tigers in Premiership

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Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Welsh back-row trio shines for Leicester Tigers in Premiership

Summary

Aaron Wainwright, Olly Cracknell, and Tommy Reffell have been pivotal in Leicester Tigers' start to the season. The trio has featured in all three league games, contributing to victories over Newcastle and Gloucester, along with a close loss to Saracens. Wainwright, Cracknell, and Reffell each play distinct roles, with Wainwright and Cracknell providing strength and skill as flankers and number eight, respectively, while Reffell excels as a poacher. As Leicester prepares for its Champions Cup opener against Pau, Wainwright is set to make his debut in the top-tier European competition after coming over from the Dragons.

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•Wainwright, Cracknell, and Reffell have played together for Leicester's three league games.
•Leicester scored victories over Newcastle and Gloucester.
•Wainwright scored his first try in a match against Gloucester.
•Leicester will face Pau in the Champions Cup.
•Wainwright missed two Champions Cup games with Dragons in 2020.

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