Richard Cockerill has home semi-final in his sights

Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill insists he has not given up hope of a home Aviva Premiership semi-final after his side leapfrogged Exeter Chiefs in the standings with victory at Welford Road.



Geoff Parling's second-half try and 20 points from the boot of Freddie Burns saw Leicester triumph, despite former Tiger Thomas Waldrom and Will Chudley going over for the visitors.



The victory not only helped the home side enact some revenge for an LV= Cup semi-final loss to the Chiefs a fortnight ago, but lifted Leicester above their opponents in the table as they now sit third.



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