Leicester and Gloucester make changes for Slater Cup

Wing Noah Caluori will make his season debut for Saracens against Bristol Bears after recovering from summer wrist surgery, headlining major squad changes across the Premiership. Saracens have made 12 changes to their starting lineup, which also features fly-half Owen Farrell making his first league appearance of the 2026-27 season. Captain Maro Itoje is the sole starting forward retained from their recent defeat to Sale.

Elsewhere, Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore made eight changes following a 48-0 defeat to Gloucester, recalling fly-half Marcus Smith from a finger injury. Leicester Tigers made five alterations for their Friday clash with Gloucester for the Slater Cup, while Bath made 12 changes ahead of their visit to Northampton Saints.