Tigers join hunt for Watson to replace Nadolo

ON THE BLINDSIDE
BY NEIL FISSLER

LEICESTER Tigers have spoken to England winger Anthony Watson about a potential switch to Welford Road next season.
Tigers boss Steve Borthwick wants to bring a new winger to his Premiership title contenders, with Fijian powerhouse Nemani Nadolo set to leave the club this summer. Bath director of rugby Stuart Hooper this week refused to be drawn on the future of Lions tourist Watson when he spoke to the media ahead of their clash with Sale.
Bath chairman Ed Griffiths has offered the 27-year-old Watson a new deal, but he is happy to let his contract run ...

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