Leicester Tigers narrowly beat Harlequins
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: George Ford of Leicester Tigers celebrates after their victory during the European Rugby Challenge Cup match between Leicester Tigers and Ulster Rugby at Welford Road on April 30, 2021 in Leicester, 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 David Rogers/Getty Images)
Leicester Tigers……16
Try: Potter Con: Ford Pens: Ford 3
Harlequins…………..14
Try: Lynagh Pens: Smith 3
Leicester won their ninth game in a row as they edged to a two point victory over champions Harlequins.
A trio of George Ford penalties to two from Marcus Smith gave Tigers a 9-6 lead after a cagey first half.
Harry Potter chased down Ben Youngs’ kick ahead to score the first try.
Quins’ Louis Lynagh cut the Tiger’s lead to 16-14. However, late Quins pressure amounted to nothing and Leicester maintained their perfect start to the season.
Victory for Leicester Tigers gave them a nine point lead at the top of the Gallagher Premiership.
Leicester: Steward; Potter, Moroni, Kelly, Nadolo; Ford, B Youngs; Genge (capt), Montoya, Cole, Wells, Green, Liebenberg, van Staden, Wiese.
Replacements: Dolly, Leatigaga, Heyes, Chessum, Reffell, Wigglesworth, Hegarty, Porter.
Sin-bin: Wiese (36)
Harlequins: Green; Lynagh, Jones, Esterhuizen, Murley; Smith, Care; Marler, Walker, Collier, Lamb, Lewies (capt), Chisholm, Kenningham, Dombrandt.
Replacements: Musk, Garcia Botta, Kerrod, Tizard, Taulani, Lawday, Gjaltema, Beard.
Sin-bin: Smith (33)
Referee: Ian Tempest.
