# Archie van der Flier learns from Mako Vunipola

> Leicester Tigers prop Archie van der Flier says Mako Vunipola helps him grow in Champions Cup.
- Title: Archie van der Flier learns from Mako Vunipola | Shortify
- Summary: Leicester Tigers prop Archie van der Flier says Mako Vunipola helps him grow in Champions Cup.
- Keywords: archie van der flier, mako vunipola, leicester tigers, champions cup, pau, england a, irish rugby, premiership, sports, Archie, van, der
- Source: The Rugby Paper — https://therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/495290/im-learning-a-lot-from-mako-says-van-der-flier
- Author: Gary Fitzgerald
- Published: 2026-10-18T02:59:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: archie van der flier, mako vunipola, leicester tigers, champions cup, pau, england a, irish rugby, premiership, sports
## Archie van der Flier
Archie van der Flier relishes testing himself against Europe’s best as Leicester Tigers begin Champions Cup campaign.
## Champions Cup match
Leicester Tigers face Pau in Champions Cup today at 1pm at Stade du Hameau.
## England A and Ireland
Archie van der Flier played for England A but his cousin Josh plays for Ireland.
## Mako Vunipola’s role
Mako Vunipola, ex-Saracens hero, enhances van der Flier’s front row acumen.
## Van der Flier’s learning
Van der Flier says he’s learning from Mako Vunipola’s experience and challenge.
## Pau’s strength
Pau has a strong physical pack and electric backs who can hurt Leicester Tigers.
## Ollie Chessum returns
Ollie Chessum returns to lead Leicester Tigers after foot injury.
## Key takeaway

Leicester Tigers prop Archie van der Flier says Mako Vunipola helps him grow in Champions Cup.