Clash of Titans? No longer, but it’s still a crucial game

Head gone: George Ford has been forgettable this season for Bath
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THE concept of ‘The Clash’ appeals to me, with an expected crowd of 60,000 at Twickenham to watch Bath against Leicester a testament to the staunch support still commanded by two clubs who were giants of the English game. They are not quite on that pedestal these days, with Saracens having stolen their thunder and both clubs still in transition after multiple changes of coaches and players.
Leicester and Bath have had titanic battles in the past – including cup finals at Twickenham wh...

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