O ‘Connor queries crucial Adams try

LEICESTER director of rugby Matt O ‘Connor claimed afterwards referee Greg Macdonald should have referred Jack Adams ‘ second try to the television match official because of a potential forward pass.

The wing swept through the Leicester defence in the 37th minute to put his team 19-10 up.

But home fans protested about a possible forward pass from fly half Jono Lance when the wing burst clear.

O ‘Connor claimed Worcester also feared a forward pass as full-back Chris Pennell quickly took a drop goal conversion to prevent a debate over the try.

He said: “I was amazed they (Worcester) took a quick conversion on a drop-kick that would indicate they thought it was a forward pass.

“I thought it was a forward pass and I was a little bit surprised they (the officials) did not go upstairs.

“But no complaints from us they were the better side.

“I thought we were second best in a lot of areas to be honest. Their defensive urgency and intensity made it difficult to get over the gain line and to get quick release.

“We gave them too much of a start and the soft score in the second half was the crucial score. “