Tigers and Calvisano teams announced

By Denise
October 18 2002

Both teams for the Heineken Cup clash between Tigers and Calvisano have been announced. Tigers as expected have rotated the squad giving most of the players chosen for England the week off or a session on the bench.

Geordan Murphy is set to start at Full Back with Tim Stimpson shifting to the bench. Josh Kronfeld will be given his chance to perform on the blindside as Martin Corry moves to the second row where he will be partnered by Louis Deacon - the likely second row partnership during the forthcoming England Internationals.

Leon Lloyd moves back to the centre from the wing, a position which will be filled by a certain Austin Healey who will be looking to impress Clive Woodward in his international position. Talented youngster Sam Vesty therefore takes up the fly-half berth and could find himself with kicking duties to boot with Stimpson on the bench.

Referee: Nigel Owens (W)

Leicester Tigers: G Murphy; A Healey, L Lloyd, R Kafer, S Booth; S Vesty, T Tierney; P Freshwater, G Chuter, F Tournaire, L Deacon, M Corry, J Kronfeld, N Back, W Johnson

Replacements: D West, D Garforth, M Johnson, A Balding, J Hamiltion, G Gelderbloom, T Stimpson

Amatori & Calvisano: M Ravazzolo; A Vodo, P Vaccari, C Zanoletti, E Mulieri; G Raineri, J Dragotto; D Davo, A Moretti, G de Carli, L Mastrodomenico, W Boardman, C Mayerhofler, R Mandelli, A de Rossi

Replacements: S Ciampo, G Bocca, J Purll, C Roux, P Griffen, M Gabba, S Varrella