Leicester Tigers want to make amends for their disappointing Heineken Cup start by rewarding their loyal supporters on Sunday, says full-back and winger Niall Morris.
Tigers welcome Pro12 champions Ospreys to Welford Road for their first home fixture in Pool Two, following their 23-9 defeat in France at the hands of Toulouse last weekend.
Some 1,500 Tigers fans made the journey to support their side, only to be disappointed for the sixth successive time.
Morris said the support was incredible. "There were loads who travelled to Toulouse last week and that was brilliant to see," he said.
"It's really important when we come back to Welford Road that we reward the supporters for being so loyal to us.
"It's not that you want to let anyone down, but you want to do your best for the people that support you every week.
"Obviously, we'll also have friends and family in the crowd so you certainly don't want to let them down. You want to play your best stuff and, hopefully, we'll get the win and reward the supporters."
Tigers may not have the best record against their fierce Welsh rivals in recent years, having lost three of their last four meetings, but they have not lost at home in the Heineken Cup since October 2006.
Morris said being back at Welford Road would be a huge factor.
"Having that home crowd behind you is massive," he said. "Everyone at Tigers loves playing at home.
"It's brilliant to be able to come back from somewhere like Toulouse, where it's very hostile, to Welford Road with everyone supporting you and getting behind you.
"We're really looking forward to playing there this weekend and we will, hopefully, put things right from last week."
The 24-year-old has played six times for Tigers so far this season and has impressed in the absence of injured club captain Geordan Murphy.
It is something Morris has relished. "It's brilliant to have an opportunity to play," he said.
"Obviously, I've got it because Geordy has been injured, but to be playing in the Heineken Cup and the Premiership against quality sides has been really enjoyable.
"If I'm lucky enough to have the chance to play this weekend, I just want to do my best, play as well as I can and do my bit for the team to get a win. That's the ultimate goal, no matter who is playing.
"You never know which way selection is going to go. If I'm lucky enough to get another opportunity, I'll be delighted, but if not, I'll work harder again to try and get back in there but we'll see what happens."
