Leicester head coach Marcelo Loffreda has said he would rather Harry Ellis was not rushed back into an England jersey.
Leicester came from behind to score a 34-21 bonus-point Guinness Premiership win over Leeds at Welford Road.
England scrum-half Harry Ellis returns to the Leicester side for the first time in 10 months for the visit of Leeds to Welford Road.
England international Harry Ellis is close to making his comeback for Leicester Tigers after 10 months out with a knee injury.
Brian Ashton will stick with his youth policy for England's tour of South Africa.
Harry Ellis is hoping to cement his place as England's No.1 scrum-half.
Harry Ellis believes Leicester Tigers are ready to end Munster unbeaten European run.
Leicester kept their Heineken Cup hopes alive with a 21-17 victory over Cardiff Blues.
Saracens' European hopes were dented after they lost 13-12 to Leicester.
Leicester scrum half Harry Ellis has been rested for Friday's <i>Sky Live</i> clash against Northampton.
England scrum-half Harry Ellis played through the pain in the Six Nations.
Leicester Tigers welcome back seven internationals for their trip to Bath on Saturday.
Harry Ellis has been named on the Leicester replacements bench for the trip to Irish.
Leicester have confirmed that Harry Ellis requires an operation on his damaged knee.
Leicester and England man Harry Ellis must wait to find out the extent of his knee injury.
Harry Ellis and Louis Deacon have extended their contracts with Leicester Tigers.
Tom Voyce scored two tries as England beat Samoa by 40-3 at Twickenham.
Harry Ellis admits he cannot wait to pull on the England jersey on Saturday.
England have shuffled their pack for the Samoa clash, making five changes.
Andy Goode's 32 point haul helped Leicester crush Clermont Auvergne 57-23.