Tigers pounce at last – then let their bonus point escape

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER
TIGERS kick-started their season with an invaluable win but after three tries in the first quarter and an impressive first half generally, lost focus and ultimately failed to collect the try bonus that at one time looked certain.
So it was a mixed bag for coach Matt O’Connor to ponder over. Leicester – during their early purple patch – were sharp, very physical and inventive. When the gremlins set in, however, their line-out began to malfunction a little and Gloucester, over the full 80 minutes, were the more powerful scrummaging unit.
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