Liebenberg: ‘Keep 15 on pitch and Tigers are match for all’

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Leicester Tigers flanker Hanro Liebenberg

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 28: Hanro Liebenberg of Leicester Tigers looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Newcastle Falcons at Welford Road on March 28, 2021 in Leicester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

 
 

LEICESTER’S move up the Premiership table after two seasons near the bottom has been stunted by their disciplinary record, which is the worst of the 12 clubs involved – with an average of more than one card a match.
The Tigers have had three players sent off with 15 dispatched to the sin-bin and their South African back rower Hanro Liebenberg says that when they start keeping a full complement of players on the field regularly, they will be challenging for a play-off place again.
“We have placed an emphasis on discipline throughout the season, but it has been lacking in a few games,” sa...

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