Struggling Tigers put down by Homer’s try-double

By ALEX BYWATER
TOM HOMER’S moment of brilliance lit up a turgid clash to give Bath a vital win as Taulupe Faletau proved himself ready for Six Nations duty with Wales despite a late bang.
This 80 minutes at the Rec won no prizes for entertainment, but it was a crucial win for home director of rugby Stuart Hooper as his team kept tabs on the top four.
For Leicester it was yet another defeat as Bath were boosted by another positive showing from No.8 Faletau as he continues on his comeback trail from two broken arms and a collar bone injury.
The latter forced the Lions back row ace to m...

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