The flying winger came off the bench in last weekend’s Slater Cup victory over Gloucester as he replaced Gabriel Hamer-Webb, but the trip to France will be his first start since mid-January.
Elsewhere in the backline, Australian international James O’Connor comes in for Billy Searle to partner Jack van Poortvliet in the half-backs. Another Wallaby is in the centres, as the power of Izaia Perese partners with the cunning of Joseph Woodward.
In the forward pack there are two milestones. Harry Wells will make his 150th start for the club and Archie van der Flier will earn his 20-game club tie.
Head Coach Geoff Parling said, "We’re excited about testing our game away in Europe against a top Bordeaux team who we know will be keen to impress their home crowd."
"We’ve made some changes with our starting team with players hungry to perform, and it’s also great to welcome Hendo (Cam Henderson) back into the 23."
"As always, we hope our travelling fans see a team that lays everything out there and we look forward to hearing their support."
Leicester Tigers (appearances)
15. Freddie Steward (125)
14. Adam Radwan (25)
13. Izaia Perese (25)
12. Joseph Woodward (52)
11. Ollie Hassell-Collins (68)
10. James O’Connor (9)
9. Jack van Poortvliet (106)
1. Archie van der Flier (19)
2. Jamie Blamire (18)
3. Will Hurd (71)
4. Hanro Liebenberg © (145)
5. Harry Wells (234)
6. Joaquin Moro (22)
7. Joshua Manz (21)
8. Olly Cracknell (79)
Replacements
16. Charlie Clare (141)
17. Tarek Haffar (17)
18. Ale Loman (15)
19. Cameron Henderson (78)
20. Harry Palmer (12)
21. Tom Whiteley (60)
22. Billy Searle (20)
23. Will Wand (32)
