Plymouth Albion withstand Lions’ late charge

By Paddy Marsh

Plymouth A.............27
Leicester Lions.....22
Plymouth recorded their first win of the season with a hard-earned win over Leicester, who are still looking for their first victory.
Plymouth were well in control midway through the second half, but Leicester finished strongly to earn a well-deserved bonus point.
In perfect conditions, Plymouth took an early lead when fly-half Tom Putt kicked a penalty.
After giving away a number of scrum penalties, Leicester took the lead when, on their first visit to the home 22, fullback George Pearson went over.
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