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Meet the Wales back-row trio starring for Leicester

Leicester Tigers have integrated a trio of Welsh international back-rowers into their starting lineup for the current Premiership season. Aaron Wainwright, Olly Cracknell, and Tommy Reffell have featured in all three of the club's league fixtures, contributing to wins against Gloucester and Newcastle alongside a narrow loss to Saracens.

Wainwright operates as a flanker alongside Reffell, while Cracknell serves as the number eight. The group has quickly established a cohesive dynamic, with Wainwright and Cracknell focusing on ball-carrying and defensive duties while Reffell acts as a poacher.

Wainwright, who recently transitioned to Leicester after a long tenure at Dragons, has already made a positive impact on his new teammates and supporters, including a notable assist for Gabriel Hamer-Webb during his debut.

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