Leicester Tigers Defeat Gloucester 29-26 at Welford Road
Leicester Tigers Defeat Gloucester 29-26 at Welford Road

Leicester Tigers Defeat Gloucester 29-26 at Welford Road

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Leicester Tigers staged a remarkable comeback, overturning an 11-point deficit to defeat Gloucester 29-26 in a thrilling Premiership match at Welford Road. Despite a hat-trick from Gloucester's Max Llewellyn and a strong first half that saw the visitors lead 19-8, Leicester's Handré Pollard played a pivotal role in the second half, scoring a crucial try and contributing nine points from penalties and conversions. The Tigers' improved performance in the second half, including tries from Josh Bassett and Dan Kelly, allowed them to reclaim the Ed Slater Cup, honoring the former player battling motor neurone disease. The victory propelled Leicester to third in the league, while Gloucester remained in eighth place, despite their commendable effort.

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