Four wins on the bounce for Quins

Harlequins made it fours wins on the bounce with a thrilling 25-29 bonus point victory over Leicester Tigers at Welford Road.

In a seesawing contest, Quins scored five tries, including a brace to Player of the Match Dino Lamb, to record their fourth win of the season and move top of the Gallagher Premiership table.

George Hammond led Quins out in his 50th appearance, before the visitors crashed over for the opening try. Captain Alex Dombrandt twisting his way through the Leicester defence to score from close range.

Minutes later and Tigers hit back. Fly-half Handre Pollard reducing the score to 3-5 with a successful penalty kick.

In a hectic first 20 minutes, Quins edged further ahead in the 16th minute. From the lineout Quins worked the ball ahead before Lamb powered his way over. Marcus Smith added the conversion for the 3-12 advantage.

Four minutes later and Tigers responded. Captain Hanro Liebenberg juggled the pass to dive over in the corner. Pollard missed the conversion. 8-12 to Quins.

The home side continued to apply pressure. Following back-to-back penalties they swung the ball wide to Freddie Steward who scored down his wing. Pollard added the extras for the 15-12 advantage.

With the clock ticking towards half-time, it took another piece of Tyrone Green magic to give Quins the lead. Smith broke down the wing before finding Oscar Beard who popped the ball to Green. The South African dived over to score a miraculous try in the corner. 15-17 to Quins at half-time.

Leicester shots out of the blocks in the second 40. The ball was flung through the hands to Steward who scored on the wing. Pollard converted to regain the 22-17 lead.

Approaching the 50 minute mark Quins turned to their Impact Players. World Cup winner Andre Esterhuizen entering the play for his first match of the season.

Moments later and Quins edged back in front. Will Porter darting through the Leicester defence to score near the posts. Smith added the conversion for the 22-24 lead.

Leicester again responded swiftly. Pollard kicking a penalty to regain the 25-24 advantage.

But it was Quins who had the final say. Danny Care in his return took a quick tap near the line. From the next phase Lamb drove over to secure an impressive 25-29 win.

Harlequins Starting XV: 1. Joe Marler (56) 2. Sam Riley (50) 3. Will Collier (65) 4. Joe Launchbury 5. George Hammond 6. Dino Lamb (70) 7. Will Evans 8. Alex Dombrandt (Captain) 9. Will Porter 10. Marcus Smith 11. Louis Lynagh 12. Lennox Anyanwu (48) 13. Oscar Beard 14. Tyrone Green 15. Nick David (70)

Impact Players: 16. Sam Riley (50) 17. Fin Baxter (56) 18. Dillon Lewis (65) 19. Irne Herbst 20. James Chisholm (70) 21. Danny Care (56) 22. Jarrod Evans (70) 23. Andre Esterhuizen (48)