Leicester Tigers have named their side to face Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park on Sunday January 7. Martin Corry returns to the starting XV to captain the side from No.8, while Harry Ellis and Andy Goode make up an experienced half-back combination.

Sam Vesty moves to inside centre, with Johne Murphy claiming the No.15 shirt and Seru Rabeni making his comeback on the right wing.

Leon Lloyd completes the back three and Ollie Smith starts at outside centre.

James Hamilton and Leo Cullen take the second row berths, with Alex Moreno, George Chuter and Martin Castrogiovanni all involved in the front row.

Tigers side vs Newcastle Falcons

15. Johne Murphy
14. Seru Rabeni
13. Ollie Smith
12. Sam Vesty
11. Leon Lloyd
10. Andy Goode
9. Harry Ellis

1. Alex Moreno
2. George Chuter
3. Martin Castrogiovanni
4. James Hamilton
5. Leo Cullen
6. Brett Deacon
7. Lewis Moody
8. Martin Corry (captain)

Replacements

16. James Buckland
17. Marcos Ayerza
18. Ben Kay
19. Shane Jennings
20. Scott Bemand
21. Alesana Tuilagi
22. Daryl Gibson