Leicester have decided to switch their Heineken Cup quarter-final against Bath on April 11 to the 32,500-capacity Walkers Stadium.

Bath were 15-12 winners when the sides clashed at the same venue – and the same stage of the competition – in 2006, while Leicester were also beaten 27-19 there by Toulouse in the 2005 semi-final.

They did, however, beat Llanelli Scarlets 33-17 in the 2007 semi-final at Leicester City's home, but Bath will see the venue change as a major positive ahead of the last-eight clash.

Leicester managing director David Clayton said the decision to move the match from Welford Road was based on the extra demand for tickets and the fact that the Tigers' home ground is currently undergoing redevelopment work.

"Demand for tickets for such a major fixture between two historic rivals is sure to outstrip the capacity of Welford Road," he said.

"Redevelopment work at our home stadium also requires the demolition of the current Caterpillar Stand during April, which would mean reduced capacity at Welford Road.

"Also, we must reserve 25 per cent of available tickets for the away club, and, taking all of these factors into consideration, we believe that hosting the quarter-final at the Walkers Stadium is the best option available to us."