Burns ready to fight for Tigers spot
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England international Freddie Burns says he is relishing the battle with Owen Williams to keep the number 10 shirt at Leicester Tigers.
Fly-half Burns kicked 16 points on his competitive debut before being replaced by Williams, as Tigers
beat Newcastle Falcons in their Premiership opener.
"Owen's a great player," 24-year-old Burns told
BBC Radio Leicester.
"There's a great relationship between us, but also friendly rivalry which is another reason I signed for this club.
"
Burns, who scored 1,016 points in 127 appearances for Gloucester
before leavi…
Fly-half Burns kicked 16 points on his competitive debut before being replaced by Williams, as Tigers
beat Newcastle Falcons in their Premiership opener.
"Owen's a great player," 24-year-old Burns told
BBC Radio Leicester.
"There's a great relationship between us, but also friendly rivalry which is another reason I signed for this club.
"
Burns, who scored 1,016 points in 127 appearances for Gloucester
before leavi…
