Leicester 33-24 Ulster: Fabulous George Ford puts Tigers into the final

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LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: George Ford of Leicester Tigers celebrates after their victory during the European Rugby Challenge Cup match between Leicester Tigers and Ulster Rugby at Welford Road on April 30, 2021 in Leicester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

A POWERFUL second-half surge gave Leicester’s huge support a glimpse of the success they crave.
This victory sets up a Twickenham final and the likely prospect of 10,000 rugby-hungry fans being allowed to attend if restrictions are lifted as hoped.
The win also adds to Leicester’s rich European history and brings a first final since they lost in the Champions Cup to Leinster in 2008-09.
This time it may only be in the secondary Challenge Cup but for their big following this semi-final win will be viewed that things are getting back on track.
Even Tigers’ stoic boss Steve Borthwick allowe...

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