They will be talking about this one for a while. At one of Europe’s most famous stadiums, Leicester scored five tries against Clermont in a thumping win, underlining the club’s resurgence under Steve Borthwick. Already qualified for the Premiership playoffs, they now look assured of a spot in the Champions Cup quarter-finals.
It was simple rugby. A formidable pack marshalled by the relentlessly busy Ellis Genge claimed ascendency in the tight channels and around the fringe. Their lineout and maul, expertly drilled by Borthwick, meant any penalty won in Clermont’s half carried the threat of seven points.
