Murphy, Jennings start for Leicester in Heineken semi

Ireland internationals Geordan Murphy and Shane Jennings will start for Leicester Tigers against Llanelli Scarlets in the Heineken Cup semi-final at the Walkers Stadium on Saturday.

In addition, three other Irishmen in hooker Gavin Hickie, second row Leo Cullen and scrum-half Frank Murphy will be on the bench.

Simon Easterby will lead The Scarlet in their quest for a first ever final appearance.

Leicester Tigers: G Murphy; T Varndell, D Hipkiss, D Gibson, A Tuilagi; A Goode, H Ellis; A Moreno, G Chuter, J White, L Deacon, B Kay, L Moody, S Jennings, M Corry (capt)

Replacements: G Hickie, M Holford, L Cullen, B Deacon, F Murphy, S Vesty, S Rabeni.

Llanelli Scarlets: B Davies; D James, R King, G Evans, M Jones; S Jones, D Peel; I Thomas, M Rees, D Manu, V Cooper, S MacLeod, S Easterby, G Thomas, A Popham.

Replacements: K Owens, J Davies, I Afeaki, N Thomas, L Davies, C Thomas, M Watkins.