Can Leicester Tigers retain their title? – Gallagher Premiership talking points

Here, we look at some of the talking points heading into a new campaign.

Leicester won the 2021-22 Gallagher Premiership title (Mike Egerton/PA)

The 2022-23 Gallagher Premiership season kicks off on Friday with a west country derby between Bristol and Bath at Ashton Gate.

Less than three months after Leicester won a first Premiership title since 2013, the race for silverware will be off and running.