Tigers’ inspiring spirit carries them through

By ROGER PANTING

No go zone: Worcester’s tryscorer Chris Pennell is tackled by Brendon O’Connor and Jack Roberts
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AS THE bombshell news about Ben Youngs’ withdrawal from the Lions and the misery engulfing his family became evident, one could only wonder at the indomnitable spirit of these Tigers.

Ben played his usual structured game, Tom scored a try and Leicester moved into the Premiership play-offs on the back of Freddie Burns’ 23 points from a faultless kicking performance.
Leicester now face a semi-final at Wasps where they will be hopin...

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