Timid Tigers fight for pride after white flag at Bristol

By NEALE HARVEY

Under fire: Murphy

MATT Toomua has called for a resilient response as Leicester fight to put memories of last week’s drubbing at Bristol behind them.
A week of soul-searching followed that 41-10 defeat at Ashton Gate and, with their Champions Cup hopes in the balance, the visit to Racing 92’s imposing new La Defense Arena will demand stout hearts and a vastly improved display.
Toomua told The Rugby Paper: “It’s been one of the darker weeks. Not many parts of our game were great at Bristol and we must be more resilient.
“We collapsed and let...

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