Lyons takes centre stage after Eden’s early exit

By LUKE JARMYN

NOTTINGHAMplaymaker Gearoid Lyons’ class made the difference as both teams struggled at a swamp-like Athletic Ground.
The Green & Whites adapted better to the conditions, sealing a season double in their first win at Richmond since the mid-1990s.
Inside centre Lyons moved to fly-half after Bristol-bound Tiff Eden went off early with food poisoning, and scythed through Richmond’s line for his side’s second try before a beautifully taken cross-field kick to wing Will Robinson gave them an unassailable lead.
Lyons said: “It was our third game in t...

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