Tigers face relegation scrap says Murphy

By NEALE HARVEY

Routed: Luke Morahan scores Bristol’s third try against Tigers
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GEORDAN Murphy admits his Leicester Tigers could face a relegation battle after watching them mauled by rampant Bristol.
Centre Kyle Eastmond faces his second ban of the year after being sent offfor a high tackle during the embarrassing 41-10 loss at Ashton Gate.
Of more concern to interim head coach Murphy, though, will be the manner of a loss after which he described Tigers’ defensive efforts as “naïve” and said opponents are “smelling blood”.
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