Chessum hits 50 and links up with Martin in the row

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LEICESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 10: Ollie Chessum of Leicester Tigers celebrates after winning a last minute penalty which led to the final try during the Investec Champions Cup match between Leicester Tigers and DHL Stormers at the Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Leicester, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

By JON NEWCOMBE
As he prepares to make his 50th appearance for Leicester against Bath, Ollie Chessum is set for a new experience – a first start in the Tigers second row alongside England colleague George Martin.
It is a surprising statistic considering both broke into the Leicester first team in the same 2019/20 season and have now played over 100 games for the club between them.
The pair’s versatility in being able to play lock or in the back row as well as England call-ups and injuries have conspired against them locking down together in the engine room.
“Me and George always seem to pass...

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