Borthwick: We had to play for 80 minutes to get that win

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Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick

EXETER, ENGLAND - MARCH 20: Steve Borthwick, Director of Rugby of Leicester Tigers looks on ahead of the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Exeter Chiefs and Leicester Tigers at Sandy Park on March 20, 2021 in Exeter, 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 Harry Trump/Getty Images)

STEVE Borthwick paid tribute to his players after they ultimately outclassed Newcastle at Kingston Park.
The Falcons, playing in Dean Richards’ final home game as director of rugby after a 10-year reign, battled bravely for the best part of an hour.
Borthwick beamed: “It was a tough game and Newcastle played very well. We knew we were going to have to play for 80 minutes to get the win we wanted.
“When Newcastle put us under pressure, we came back even stronger in the final 30 minutes.”
Dave Walder will take over from Richards at the end of the season and could not fault his pla...

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