Brute force comes out on top for Tuilagi and his Tigers

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By NEALE HARVEY

MANUTuilagi bagged an opportunistic try in his fourth match back from injury as Leicester quelled brave London Irish to end their six-match losing streak.
Tuilagi capped an encouraging display, in which he offered glimpses of the brutal power Eddie Jones craves in his Red Rose midfield, by diving over a pile of bodies American Football style to give Tigers breathing space towards the end of a close contest.
However, it was another stuttering effort from Leicester, who failed to impress frustrated rugby director Matt O’Connor.
“It’s four points but the per...

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