That was an intense match. Just what you would expect from the first match of the season and a local derby to boot.
Some incredible moments. Tiny scoring two tries within the first 7 minutes. This is a prop who has the heart of a wing. Clarke making a try saving tackle, turning his man and holding him up even when they were both over the line. Tom Wood showing immense presence at the line-out. The Sarge driving through the Leicester forwards almost at will. Some beautiful breaks by Fodes and Brooce.
Some less good moments. Smylers kicking was terrible. He forgot to turn up. Then started trying too hard and it really went into melt down. Luckily the Tigers had a bad day kicking as well otherwise things might have been very different.
We come away with 4 points. And we prevented the Tigers getting any. If you had asked me yesterday I would have said that I would take that as a result. In fact I feel robbed. We should have got the fourth try and the bonus. However the Tigers put in an incredible number of tackles. Their defence was almost like a rock. Maybe not too surprising that we didn't get through more. But a match well aorth the money and making me glad I bought season tickets.
Scorers
Saints - Tries: Tiny (2), Mooj. Con: Smyler (2), TinTin. Pens: Smyler, TinTin
Tigers - Tries: Tuilagi, Hamilton (2). Con: Flood, Staunton. Pens:
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