By NEIL FISSLER
EXCLUSIVE
SOS: Mike Ford
LEICESTER TIGERS are set to parachute in Mike Ford tomorrow in a late attempt to save them from the humiliation of relegation.
Welford Road went into crisis mode last week after the 29-15 defeat to East Midlands rivals Northampton Saints – their 11th in 17 games so far this season.
Combined with wins for Worcester Warriors and Newcastle Falcons, it slashed the safety cushion between Tigers and bottom place to just five points.
Ford, 53, who has a wealth of experience as defence coach with England and the British and Irish Lions as well as he...
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