Cockerill: We gave ourselves too much to do in second-half

Clermont 22 Leicester 16

Cockerill: We gave ourselves too much to do in second-half
Mon, 07 Apr, 2014 - 01:00
Cathal Moran

Tigers trailed 16-0 after 35 minutes at Stade Marcel-Michelin, where Clermont were unbeaten in their previous 74 games in all competitions.

Jordan Crane’s try and the boot of Owen Williams then saw former champions Leicester recover to within a score of a remarkable win.

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