The 2023/24 Premiership campaign kicks off on Friday with Bristol Bears facing Northampton Saints and Leicester Tigers taking on Gloucester. Yann Thomas will make his season debut for Bristol Bears against league leaders Northampton Saints. Noah Heward moves to full-back for the Bears, with Siva Naulago on the wing. England internationals Alex Coles and Fin Smith return for Northampton Saints, with Archie McParland making his Premiership debut. Leicester Tigers welcome back captain Julián Montoya and other key players while Gloucester's lineup sees Seb Blake starting in the front row.

Overall, exciting matchups are expected in both games.