Preview: London Irish vs. Leicester Tigers

London Irish face a tough task on Saturday when they welcome Leicester Tigers to the Madejski Stadium in the Aviva Premiership.

Irish, who currently sit one place above the relegation zone, have lost five of their last six games in all competitions and picked up their last league victory at the start of October.

In contrast, Leicester have won four of their previous six matches in the league - a run that has put them just three points off the top of the table.

Marland Yarde and Ian Humphreys both return for the home side, while the visitors welcome back Geordan Murphy and Toby Flood.

It will be a special day for Murphy as the club captain makes his 200th appearance for Leicester.

Recent form

London Irish: WLLLLL

Leicester: LWLWWW

Lineups

London Irish: Homer, Ojoj, Joseph, Tagicakibau, Yarde, Himphreys, Allinson, Lahiff, Paice, Aulika, Evans, Garvey, Danaher, Sinclair, Hala'ufia Replacements: Lawson, Yanuyanutawa, Halavatau, Low, Gibson, Armitage, Geraghty, Moates

Leicester: Murphy, Morris, Tuilagi, Allen, Thompstone, Flood, B Youngs, Ayerza, T Youngs, Cole, L Deacon, Kitchener, B Deacon, Salvi, Crane Replacements: Hawkins, Mulipola, Balmain, Slater, Parling, Harrison, Ford, Smith

Sports Mole says: Leicester to keep up their winning run