Tigers' cub Ford holds off Flood

Rugby: Ireland’s Geordan Murphy will lead the Leicester Tigers against Harlequins in the Aviva Premiership final at Twickenham…

Rugby:Ireland's Geordan Murphy will lead the Leicester Tigers against Harlequins in the Aviva Premiership final at Twickenham tomorrow (3.0). George Ford, a son of former Ireland and England defence coach, Mike, retains the Leicester number 10 shirt.

It follows on from his dominant display when Tigers knocked Saracens out of title contention earlier this month. The 19-year-old is partnered by Ben Youngs at half-back, with Toby Flood among the substitutes following recent ankle trouble. Flanker Julian Salvi replaces Craig Newby.

England internationals Ugo Monye and Danny Care have both recovered from injuries and return for Quins after missing the semi-final victory over Northampton two weeks ago. The Londoners, in their first Premiership final, are once again led by England skipper Chris Robshaw.

Harlequins:M Brown; T Williams, G Lowe, J Turner-Hall, U Monye; N Evans, D Care; J Marler, J Gray, J Johnston, O Kohn, G Robson, M Fa'asavalu, C Robshaw (capt), N Easter. Replacements: R Buchanan, M Lambert, W Collier, T Vallejos, T Guest, K Dickson, R Clegg, M Hopper.

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Leicester Tigers:G Murphy (capt); H Agulla, M Tuilagi, A Allen, A Tuilagi; G Ford, B Youngs; M Ayerza, G Chuter, D Cole, G Skivington, G Parling, S Mafi, J Salvi, T Waldrom. Replacements: T Youngs, L Mulipola, M Castrogiovanni, G Kitchener, C Newby, S Harrison, T Flood, S Hamilton.

Referee:Wayne Barnes (England).