Breakout: Tom Hardwick is enjoying his run

By JON NEWCOMBE
ICE-COOL Leicester fly-half Tom Hardwick is enjoying throwing down the gauntlet to George Ford as he bids to continue what has been a breakout season.
Twice this month the 20- year-old has been called on to kick last-gasp penalties which have clinched victory for Tigers, highlighting his growing maturity in the team as well as reminding England No.10 Ford, below, that he cannot take his place for granted.
After booting Leicester to victory against Gloucester earlier in November, the former Rugby School pupil and England U20 inter...