LEICESTER head coach Steve Borthwick admitted it was a tough match but was glad his team are now heading for a Twickenham final next Saturday.
“It wasn’t pretty from us but the guys worked their way through it against a top side, who have been in really good form of late,” the Tigers chief said.
“Losing centre Dan Kelly early on was a big blow as it disrupted us as we had to totally rejig our back division.
“George (Ford) has been excellent all season, I can’t praise him highly enough as you just see him play a game 80 minutes whilst I’m able to see his influence on the squad throughout t...