Gloucester 14-20 Leicester: Tigers grit it out as forwards dominate

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GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Freddie Steward of Leicester is tackled by Lewis Ludlow of Gloucester during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester and Leicester Tigers at Kingsholm Stadium on March 13, 2021 in Gloucester, 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 Michael Steele/Getty Images)

TWO of England’s historic clubs fought a titanic forward battle as Leicester won at Kingsholm for the first time since September 2016.
It was Leicester’s first away win in the Premiership this season and their recent improved form has seen them move up to sixth in the league table.
There was little between the teams but Leicester just had the edge in the forward battle. They won a number of penalties in the scrum area and all three of their tries came from close range.
Leicester director of rugby Steve Borthwick said: “Gloucester have been playing well of late and it’s always a tough place ...

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