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Strong line-up goes to Nottingham

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Leicester Tigers will send an experienced line-up featuring four senior internationals for a Development XV game at Nottingham on Monday evening (7.30pm).

Matt Cornwell captains a team which includes Leon Lloyd, Paul Burke, Tom Varndell and Alex Moreno, as well as other regular first-team squad men Johne Murphy, Matt Smith, Scott Bemand and Jordan Crane.

Flanker Ben Herring, who has extensive provincial experience with Wellington Lions and Southland in the New Zealand NPC Championship, will make his first appearance for the club. The 26-year-old is able to play in friendlies and Guinness A League matches after arriving last week.

Tonight's game is being staged at Nottingham Rugby Club, The Bay, West Bridgford, 7.30pm kick-off.

Tigers Development XV

15 Johne Murphy
14 Leon Lloyd
13 Matt Smith 
12 Matt Cornwell (capt)
11 Tom Varndell
10 Paul Burke
9 Scott Bemand

1 Alex Moreno
2 Greg Sammons
3 Dave Young
4 Ian Nimmo
5 Tom McGregor
6 Mauricio Keiserie
7 Ben Herring
8 Jordan Crane

Replacements from: Matt Parr, James Buckland, Greig Tonks, Mitchell Culpin, Ben Youngs