HALF TIME! That's the end of the first half here and its the Leicester Tigers that lead at the interval. Despite having the majority or the possession and territory the home side are trailing behind, only scoring 3 points in the half. The try from Benjamin seems to be the difference between the sides. Strong attack from both sides and this second half promises to be pure excitement. This is still anyone's game! Live updates of the second half to follow.
The home side get themselves onto the scoreboard. The Tigers were penalized in their 22 and the home side opted for the posts. Myles Dorrian kicks well and earns the 3 points.
Super stuff from the visiting side. All the pressure seemed to be coming from London Irish but its Leicester that have come out with the first try of the game! A good break from Bryant and an offload to Benjamin allowed the winger to go over for the try. Tommy Bell successfully converts to bring the score to 10-0 Leicester.
Tigers refusing to concede as their defense remains impenetrable. London Irish attempting to string phases together to break the gain line, but Leicester refusing to let them through. Leicester are back to 15 men as Thompstone comes back on the pitch.
London Irish remaining strong in attack, however a dropped ball allows Leicester to relieve some of the pressure.
The home side continue to maintain possession as they force Leicester back onto their 5 metre line. London Irish line out.
Thompstone sent to the bin after several penalties in succession. Pressure building from London Irish and now Leicester are a man down!
Three penalties in a row for London Irish in the corner! Referee Steve Lee has a word with the Leicester squad this time.
Leicester penalized for bringing down the London Irish maul off the line out, The home side opt for the line and go for the set-piece.
Strong pressure from the home side earns them a 5 metre line out deep in Leicester territory.
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