Leicester Tigers recall big guns
Leicester Tigers have named 11 internationals in the squad for tomorrow's LV= Cup clash at home to Newcastle Falcons.
Victory would secure top spot in Pool 2 and give Tigers a place in the semi-finals for the first time since 2008.
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Horacio Agulla
Horacio Agulla, Anthony Allen and Jeremy Staunton return to the Tigers backline, and there are recalls for Marcos Ayerza, George Chuter, Julian White and Steve Mafi in the pack, plus Thomas Waldrom who has been released from England training this week.
Ben Woods, who led Tigers to victory at Harlequins last weekend, will captain the team at Welford Road for the first time.
Craig Newby is included in the squad for the first time since leading Tigers in last season's Aviva Premiership final following his recovery from a knee injury, and fly-half Toby Flood is back after a hamstring injury.
Newcastle can also still claim a semi-final place and enjoyed a 37-7 victory over Sale Sharks last weekend under new director of rugby Gary Gold.
Tigers: Niall Morris; Horacio Agulla, Matt Smith, Anthony Allen, Scott Hamilton; Jeremy Staunton, Sam Harrison; Marcos Ayerza, George Chuter, Julian White, George Skivington, Graham Kitchener, Steve Mafi, Ben Woods (capt), Thomas Waldrom.
Reps: Rob Hawkins, Logoviii Mulipola, Ryan Bower, Craig Newby, Julian Salvi, James Grindal, Toby Flood, Andy Forsyth
Newcastle: Greg Goosen; Ryan Shortland, Corne Uys, James Fitzpatrick, Suka Hufanga; Jimmy Gopperth, Chris Pilgrim; Jonny Golding, Rob Vickers, James Hall, Adriaan Fondse, Tim Swinson, Ally Hogg, Richard Mayhew, Mark Wilson
Reps: Joe Graham, Darren Fearn, Ashley Wells, Richard Boyle, Taiasina Tu'ifua, Will Chudley, Jamie Helleur, Joel Hodgson
2 Comments
by Oakham Couriers
Monday, February 06 2012, 2:06PM
“One of the most improved players at the club, maybe, but still not a regular in the Puma's side and nothing like one of the best wingers in the Premiership. He's a good player and he's done a sterling job this season, he's played out of position (i actually thought he played better in the centre's personally) but he's not worth breaking the bank for and if you can bring in a player of similar quality, for the same money, then why re-sign him knowing he'll be lost for 3 months of each season including pre-season?
Case in point, Miles Benjamin, he's 23yrs old, he's not quite ready to break into the International side meaning he's available during the Six Nations and he's a quality player who was highly sought after by other Premier League sides... get two of him and Tigers replace both Tuilagi and Agulla at a stroke, without breaking the bank.”
by Oadbylad
Saturday, February 04 2012, 3:14PM
“Horacio Agulla one of the most improved players this term is not to be offered a new contract ?
dont tell me about the SH 4 nations
He'll be back in October
Whos worked that out ??”