Champions Cup Highlights Round Two: Leicester Tigers v Scarlets

The Leicester Tigers bounced back from an opening week Champions Cup defeat, with a strong finish seeing them claim a 45-27 home win over the Scarlets in round 2. Leicester got off to the perfect start with an early penalty and try taking them into a 10-0 lead. 

The Scarlets hit back with their first try and slotted a penalty to even things up at 10-10. A second Leicester try saw the hosts back in front, but a late Scarlets penalty reduced the deficit to 15-13 at the break. Leicester started the second half as they did the first, with an early penalty followed shortly after by their third try to take control at 25-13. 

Once again the Scarlets responded, this time with back to back tries to edge in front 27-25 heading into the final quarter. The lead did not last long, with Leicester running in their fourth try and following that up with a penalty to take a 35-27 advantage into the last 10 minutes. It was all Leicester at this point, with the hosts crossing for a fifth try and kicking a further penalty to seal a resounding victory.