Fraser Balmain is binned after a dangerous tackle.

Referee is going to the TMO, however, as he thinks he saw an infringement before that turnover.

Ball gets whipped out to Craig Willis but he is isolated and the ball gets turned over by Leicester.

Newcastle go for touch and win their lineout, with possession on the Leicester 10 metre line.

Tigers win the lineout, however, Newcastle do well at the breakdown and Leicester concede the penalty for holding on.

Newcastle with possession and looking well on the ball in the first two minutes but a loose pass from Nili Latu wriggles into touch.

And we're off.

Good afternoon and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of this Aviva Premiership clash between Leicester Tigers and Newcastle Falcons. Mathew Tait, Logovi'i Mulipola and Opeti Fonua all return for Leicester and there is a late change as Ben Youngs replaces Jono Kitto, with Sam Harrison slotting in on the bench. Craig Willis is named in the squad for his debut, meanwhile Simon Hammersley makes his first start since November. Newcastle have not won here since 1998 whilst Leicester have only lost one game this season out of ten. Kick-off to follow.