Munster to face top Tigers

Barry Coughlan, Leicester

Irish newcomers Leo Cullen and Shane Jennings are included in a side that also features big names Daryl Gibson, Alesana Tuilagi, Andy Goode, Harry Ellis, George Chuter, Alex Moreno and Will Johnson.

But a study of the list of replacements leaves no doubt about Howard’s intent, as Graham Rowntree, Ben Kay, Leon Lloyd, Austin Healey and club captain Martin Corry are all Tigers likely to be sprung from the bench.