Biggar relishes Flood battle

But he is determined to lay down another marker against Flood - a fly-half he ranks as one of the best in Europe.

"Personally I rate him as one of the best in Great Britain. He doesn't get quite the credit he deserves," said Biggar.

"He's a great player, perfect for Leicester. He knows their game plan inside out, gives them what they want, and that's directness and honesty.

"He knows exactly where people need to be and that's very underrated in a fly half. He's one of the best in Europe and I'm looking forward to a head-to-head with him.

"Perhaps there are similarities between myself and Toby but I'd love to be as good as him. If I can get to his level I will be happy but I've still got a lot to work on and learn.

"I suppose we're both authoritative in some sort of way and t will be a great battle between us. If our pack gets on the front foot it will be a difficult day for him and vice-versa."

It will be the first time the Ospreys have travelled to Welford Road since sharing a 32-all European draw in 2009.

And while the famous ground has been overlooked as a potential venue for the 2015 World Cup, Biggar has revealed it is his favourite stadium to play in and he cannot wait to take to the field in the Heineken Cup.

"Welford Road is the best rugby ground you can play in and I include the Millennium Stadium in that," added Biggar.

You're in the ground an hour before the game and there's 10,000 people in there. When it's full there's 24,000 people there - passionate, intelligent rugby supporters.

"In terms of atmosphere and tradition you won't find many better grounds.

"It's a lot easier to get yourself up for a game with 24,000 people in the Heineken Cup at Leicester, rather than 5,000 people in a bigger stadium.

"But with all the respect we have for Leicester we are going up there to really try to ruffle a few feathers."