Leicester Tigers startinng line-up while Ellis Genge starts a game at Welford Road for the first time as he joins Tom Youngs and Greg Bateman in the front row.ddddddddddddWorcester change three with Dean Hammond returning to the side on the wing, while fly-half Ryan Lamb and hooker Jaba Bregvadze are

Welterweight titlist Jessie Vargas will defend his belt against Manny Pacquiao, the Philippines senator and eight-time world titleholder who is looking to regain the world title belt he lost against Floyd Mayweather in May 2015.The 12-round contest will take place Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas (Top Rank PPV, 9 p.m. ET).The general consensus seems to be that the bout will go the distance, since Pacquiao (58-6-2 with 38 KOs) and Vargas lack the sufficient power to win by KO.Pacquiao is the favorite, but Vargas (27-1, 10 KOs) has been in tough fights and could score the upset -- if he follows these keys.Jab, jab and more jabWorking the jab and throwing power shots using his longer reach appears to be Vargas main weapon, but he would be in serious trouble if Pacquiao finds the distance and forces him to step back and take punches. Vargas uses the jab as a way of gaining control of the ring, as well as maintaining the distance. It also paves the way for his dangerous overhand right.Get inside ... when you canVargas must dramatically reduce his predisposition to throw punches from outside. Against a speedy opponent like Pacquiao, who will also be looking to cut off the ring and overpower his opponent with punches down the middle, giving him the distance he needs is suicide. As he did so successfully against Sadam Ali, Vargas should throw his combinations at a close distance and down the middle of Pacquiaos guard.All about the bodyPacquiaos movements are unpredictable enough to complicate any opponent. Faced with this problem, the textbook clearly states the importance of countering Pacquiaos quickness by working the opponents body. Vargas must use the hook, one of his best weapons, to slow down Pacquiao and reduce his frantic movements.Protect yourself at all timesThe powerful left hand is Pacquiaos best shot. 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Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes, announced Wednesday that the team would assign Swedish forward Elias Lindholm to his nations team for the upcoming tournament.Ahead of Round 6 of the Aviva Premiership, we bring you all the team news.?Bath Rugby vs. Sale SharksFriday, Recreation Ground, 1945Bath make wholesale changes from the side that beat Gloucester. Jonathan Joseph, Dave Attwood and Zach Mercer return into the starting line-up while Guy Mercer and Adam Hastings feature on the bench.Steve Diamond has made two changes to last weeks Sale side. Brian Mujati comes in for his first game of the season, replacing Kieran Longbottom who picked up an injury last weekend, while Sam James returns to the centres and Mike Haley is named on the bench.Exeter Chiefs vs. Gloucester RugbySaturday, Sandy Park, 1500Exeters team news sees Luke Cowan-Dickie and Julian Salvi return up front in place of Jack Yeandle and Kai Horstmann, while Sam Hill comes back into the centres for Ollie Devoto.Gloucesters David Halaifonua makes his first start of the season and Motu Matuu is named in the matchday squad for the first time. Matt Scott returns to partner Billy Twelvetrees in the Gloucester midfield while Paul Doran-Jones comes in for John Afoa who limped off against Bath last week and Gareth Evans starts in place of Ben Morgan who has been away training with England this week.Harlequins vs. Northampton SaintsSaturday, The Stoop, 1500Harlequins make four changes. In a new-look front row Joe Marler, Rob Buchanan and Kyle Sinckler all link up while Nick Evans is back from injury to start at fly-half.Northampton make five changes to the starting line-up from that which ran out to face Exeter last Friday, with Ahsee Tuala, Luther Burrell, Stephen Myler, Tom Wood and Teimana Harrison all returning to the team.Leicester Tigers vs. Worcester WarriorsSaturday, Welford Road, 1500Dom Barrow and Jono Kitto come into the Leicester Tigers startinng line-up while Ellis Genge starts a game at Welford Road for the first time as he joins Tom Youngs and Greg Bateman in the front row.ddddddddddddWorcester change three with Dean Hammond returning to the side on the wing, while fly-half Ryan Lamb and hooker Jaba Bregvadze are handed starting spots. Meanwhile, Ben Teo returns to the squad among the replacements and there is also a place for hooker Matti Williams on the bench, who could be set for his Warriors debut.Newcastle Falcons vs. Bristol RugbySaturday, Kingston Park, 1500Newcastle change two with David Wilson and Micky Young both starting but they are still without the likes of Niki Goneva and Nili Latu.?Ben Glynn and Mitch Eadie come into Bristols pack while David Lemi returns to make his first start of the season.Saracens vs. WaspsSunday, Allianz Park, 1500Sean Maitland returns to the Saracens line-up to start at full-back with Marcelo Bosch getting the nod at outside centre. Up front, Mako Vunipola is joined by Schalk Brits and Juan Figallo in the front-row, whilst England duo Maro Itoje and George Kruis pack down in the second-row. Schalk Burger continues at openside flanker and is joined by Michael Rhodes and Billy Vunipola in the Sarries back-row.Joe Launchbury returns to Wasps matchday squad after recovering from injury and they make four changes in the pack. In the front row, Simon McIntyre stars at loosehead with Matt Mullan moving to the bench, Tommy Taylor comes in at hooker with Ashley Johnson shifting to the back row. Marty Moore starts at tighthead, with Jake Cooper-Woolley named among the replacements. In the back row, Thomas Young starts at openside. ' ' '