Leicester Tigers head coach Pat Howard has kept faith with the 22 that beat Cardiff Blues last weekend as the club prepare to face European champions Munster on Saturday night (kick-off 5.35pm). Howard makes only one change from the 34-0 victory, with Julian White replacing Marcos Ayerza in the front row.

Ayerza drops to the replacements bench, where he is joined by the six other substitutes who played their part against the Blues at Welford Road.

Geordan Murphy continues at full back, with Seru Rabeni and Alesana Tuilagi retaining their places on the wings. Ian Humphreys and Harry Ellis are again named at half-back, with Andy Goode unavailable due to injury.

Daryl Gibson faces a late fitness test. If he is ruled out, he will be replaced by Ollie Smith, with Leon Lloyd coming in as a replacement.

Humphreys, who has just signed a new contract with the club, also faces a late fitness test. If he is ruled out, he will be replaced by Paul Burke.

Tigers

15. Geordan Murphy
14. Seru Rabeni
13. Dan Hipkiss
12. Daryl Gibson
11. Alesana Tuilagi
10. Ian Humphreys
9. Harry Ellis

1.  Martin Castrogiovanni
2. George Chuter
3. Julian White
4. Leo Cullen
5. Louis Deacon
6.Lewis Moody
7. Shane Jennings
8. Martin Corry (captain)

Replacements

16. James Buckland
17. Marcos Ayerza
18. Ben Kay
19. Jordan Crane
20. Frank Murphy
21. Ollie Smith
22. Sam Vesty