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Leicester Tigers
Gallagher Premiership
Mar 28, 2015 at 3pm UK
 
Exeter Chiefs
Leicester Tigers
25-18
Exeter Chiefs
Parling (65')
FT
Waldrom (60'), Chudley (70')

Leicester Tigers survive Exeter Chiefs comeback

Leicester Tigers hold on to secure a 25-18 win over Exeter Chiefs in the Aviva Premiership.

Leicester Tigers survived a strong second-half performance from Exeter Chiefs to clinch a 25-18 win in the Aviva Premiership this afternoon.

Adam Thompstone of Leicester Tigers is tackled by Phil Dollman and Matt Jess of Exeter Chiefs during the Aviva Premiership match between Leicester Tigers and Exeter Chiefs at Welford Road on March 28, 2015© Getty Images

Try-scoring opportunities were few and far between in the first half, but Freddie Burns kicked four penalties to give the home side the lead.

Exeter closed the gap early in the second half when Thomas Waldrom intercepted a pass from Jordan Crane to run the ball over for the visitors.

Geoff Parling restored Leicester's lead, but the visitors continued to create chances and cut the gap again when Will Chudley burst over. However, they were unable to find the line again in the final 10 minutes.

The result moves Leicester above Exeter into third place in the table, 12 points adrift of leaders Northampton.

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