No Hopper freedom in William Wallace win

By MIKE MITCHELL
SHEFFIELDTigers edged a tight affair against Preston Grasshoppers with the game played in atrocious weather conditions in the north.
A low-scoring affair ended with the Tigers winning 11-10 after both teams battled bravely against the elements.
With the wind behind them the hosts opened up an 11-point lead before a penalty kick from Preston Grasshoppers made the half-time score 11-3.
A William Wallace try within the first 15 minutes was sandwiched between two Mark Ireland penalties to build that strong Tigers start, which ebbed away.
Tigers lock Anthony Symcox was yellow ca...

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