Late Leicester Tigers try downs spirited Connacht

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LEICESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Hosea Saumaki of Leicester Tigers breaks clear to score their fourth try during the Heineken Champions Cup match between Leicester Tigers and Connacht Rugby at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Leicester, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Leicester Tigers continued their flawless campaign with a European win over Connacht.
The fixture at Welford Road was the only game to take place today (Sunday) as three games were postponed due to travel restrictions imposed by the French government.
Leicester raced into a 12-3 lead with early tries from Nic Dolly in the 18th minute and Bryce Hegerty. Australian full back Degerty was jubilant as he went over for the first time at Tigers.
Connacht went in to the break 17-12 up at half-time after John Porch and Jack Carty capitalised on loose Tigers play to score.
After a Carty penalty, prop...

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