Ross McMillan set for Leicester Tigers stint

Leicester Tigers have boosted their front-row options with the signing of hooker Ross McMillan ahead of the new season.

The 31-year-old made his professional rugby debut with Nottingham in 2005 and has represented Gloucester, Moseley, Coventry, Birmingham & Solihull and Northampton Saints before he moved to Bristol in 2015.

Leicester Tigers head coach Matt O'Connor is confident that McMillan's experience will be handy for the club.

"Ross is a very experienced player and a good operator.

"Mark Bakewell (forwards coach) knows him well from their days at Bristol and we believe he is a good man to bring into the camp."

Meanwhile, Harry Wales has been named Leicester Tigers skipper for the opening game of the pre-season schedule against Cardiff Blues to be played on Saturday.

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Harry Wells will captain a Leicester Tigers team that includes a mix of youth and experience for the opening game of the pre-season schedule away to Cardiff Blues this Saturday.

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Leicester Tigers will head to Sandy Park on 1st September to take on Exeter Chiefs in the Gallagher Premiership opener.