Louis Deacon captains Leicester Tigers' Development XV in his comeback game at Welford Road tonight.

The England lock, who has been out all season following a back operation, plays in a strong team in the Guinness A League game against Gloucester United. Also back from injury are Alesana Tuilagi, Ben Woods and Ben Pienaar.

Team: J Cobden; A Tuilagi, A Erinle, G Tonks, T Varndell; S Vesty, S Harrison; D Cole, M Davies, S Bonorino, C Green, L Deacon (capt), B Woods, B Herring, B Pienaar.

Reps: T Youngs, D Hemingway, M Deaville, A Parkins, F Barnham, W Hurrell, E Read.

For report and reaction see tomorrow's Leicester Mercury