Tigers inspired by Burns’ ‘stardust’

Leicester boss Richard Cockerill praised Freddie Burns’ “stardust” qualities after the fly-half inspired Tigers’ 27-17 European Champions Cup victory over Racing 92 at Welford Road.

Former England number 10 Burns scored 16 points, including an interception try, after coming on as a second-half substitute to see Leicester home against last season’s beaten Champions Cup finalists.

“We know Freddie has got some stardust about him,” rugby director Cockerill said. “You take the risk with the intercept, and if it comes off, you are okay.