Leicester Tigers news: Freddie Burns set to start Aviva...

Leicester Tigers have named fly-half Freddie Burns in their starting line-up to face Sale Sharks in the Aviva Premiership at Welford Road on Saturday (3pm).

Burns' participation had been in doubt after missing the second half of the win against London Irish last week having suffered a bang to the head.

However, he has been passed fit to play - and Tigers also welcome back three more internationals for a crucial game in the play-off race.

USA winger Blaine Scully returns after a hamstring injury, while the second-row will be occupied by Brad Thorn and Geoff Parling.

Former All Black Thorn …

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