Harlequins have moved their Guinness Premiership clash with Leicester on 27 December to Twickenham.

The decision is likely to attract a bumper crowd, with English rugby's headquarters able to hold 50,000 fans.

It will be Quins' second Premiership encounter at Twickenham, after their 6 September meeting with meet Saracens.

"I can think of no better preparation for some of our young players who are pressing for international honours," said director of rugby Dean Richards.

"I briefed the squad and immediately there was a feeling of great anticipation."

It will complete a month when Quins also play at the home of French international rugby, with their Heineken Cup game against Stade Francais set for Stade de France in Paris three weeks earlier.

Stade Francais officials, having switched occasional domestic league games and Heineken Cup matches to Stade de France in the past, are confident of attracting an 80,000 crowd.