Leicester Tigers Academy have named a strong side for this afternoon's match with Wales U-19 at Sardis Road, Pontypridd. The youngsters travel across the border for what will be a massive challenge for the side coached by Andy Key, Neil Back and Graham Rowntree.
Having featured heavily for Tigers Development XV so far this season, Gregor Gillanders returns to captain the academy from the second row. Greg Sammons starts at hooker, with England National Academy player Tom Collett acting as understudy on an impressive-looking bench.
Having featured heavily for Tigers Development XV so far this season, Gregor Gillanders returns to captain the academy from the second row. Greg Sammons starts at hooker, with England National Academy player Tom Collett acting as understudy on an impressive-looking bench.
Mitchell Culpin moves from wing to full back, with Rickie Aley starting at No.10 and Ben Youngs switching to scrum half. Chris Mundy is chosen at openside flanker, with Mauricio Keiserie and Adam Varley joining him in the back row.
Tigers Academy:
15 Mitchell Culpin
14 Nathaniel Lowers
13 Chris Fletcher
12 Will Lawson
11 Will Hurrell
10 Rickie Aley
9 Ben Youngs
1 Andy Brown
2 Greg Sammons
3 Adam Parkins
4 Tom McGregor
5 Gregor Gillanders ( C )
6 Mauricio Keiserie
7 Chris Mundy
8 Adam Varley
Replacements:
Greig Tonks
Jack Cobden
James Knight
Joe Tate
Tom Collett
Ben Avent
Lee Miller
Tom Strickland
