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Leicester Tigers team for Heineken Cup semi-final

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Scott Hamilton and Marcos Ayerza return to the Leicester Tigers team for the Heineken Cup semi-final against Cardiff Blues at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday (3pm).

Hamilton takes his place on the wing after being rested for last weekend’s Guinness Premiership win over Bristol Rugby, while Ayerza comes into the front row, alongside George Chuter and Martin Castrogiovanni.

Craig Newby keeps his place at blindside, with Ben Woods and Jordan Crane completing the back row as Tom Croft and Ben Kay continue at lock. Geordan Murphy again captains the team from full-back.

There are six internationals on the bench, including Julian White, Harry Ellis and Aaron Mauger who makes his return to the matchday squad after injury.

Tickets for Sunday’s semi-final will remain on sale at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday and Sunday.

Leicester Tigers (v Cardiff Blues, Millennium Stadium, Sunday 3pm)
15 Geordan Murphy (captain)
14 Scott Hamilton
13 Dan Hipkiss
12 Sam Vesty
11 Johne Murphy
10 Toby Flood
9 Julien Dupuy
1 Marcos Ayerza
2 George Chuter
3 Martin Castrogiovanni
4 Tom Croft
5 Ben Kay
6 Craig Newby
7 Ben Woods
8 Jordan Crane

Replacements
16 Benjamin Kayser
17 Julian White
18 Marco Wentzel
19 Lewis Moody
20 Harry Ellis
21 Aaron Mauger
22 Matt Smith