Leicester Tigers have moved into fourth place in the Premiership table with a convincing 34-7 win over struggling Harlequins at The Stoop. The Tigers' dominant display saw them score five tries, including a stunning solo effort from scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet.
Van Poortvliet's try was a highlight of an impressive performance from the Leicester team, who were without several key players due to injury. The 24-year-old scored the try that won the series against Argentina last summer and will be hoping to get his England campaign back on track after limping off with an injury in this match.
The Tigers' win was a significant one, as it sees them move up to fourth place in the table. Leicester coach Geoff Parling was pleased with the performance of his team, who showed great adaptability despite several injuries. Van Poortvliet's speed and delivery were particularly praised by Parling.
In contrast, Harlequins were struggling at The Stoop, where their 10th straight defeat in the Premiership left them second from bottom on just 10 points after 10 games. Coach Jason Gilmore acknowledged that his team needed to work on their mental approach, as they went on the back foot pretty quickly and couldn't turn things around.
The loss has raised questions about Quins' prospects for the rest of the season, with many fans departing early in the match. Gilmore accepted that this was a tough game to win but vowed to work on regaining confidence among his players.
Leicester's win sets them up for a promising run-in, and they will be looking to build momentum going forward. With key injuries cleared, Parling's team looks well-placed to push for European qualification, while Harlequins face an uphill battle to avoid the drop zone.
Van Poortvliet's try was a highlight of an impressive performance from the Leicester team, who were without several key players due to injury. The 24-year-old scored the try that won the series against Argentina last summer and will be hoping to get his England campaign back on track after limping off with an injury in this match.
The Tigers' win was a significant one, as it sees them move up to fourth place in the table. Leicester coach Geoff Parling was pleased with the performance of his team, who showed great adaptability despite several injuries. Van Poortvliet's speed and delivery were particularly praised by Parling.
In contrast, Harlequins were struggling at The Stoop, where their 10th straight defeat in the Premiership left them second from bottom on just 10 points after 10 games. Coach Jason Gilmore acknowledged that his team needed to work on their mental approach, as they went on the back foot pretty quickly and couldn't turn things around.
The loss has raised questions about Quins' prospects for the rest of the season, with many fans departing early in the match. Gilmore accepted that this was a tough game to win but vowed to work on regaining confidence among his players.
Leicester's win sets them up for a promising run-in, and they will be looking to build momentum going forward. With key injuries cleared, Parling's team looks well-placed to push for European qualification, while Harlequins face an uphill battle to avoid the drop zone.
! They totally dismantled Harlequins at The Stoop and I'm loving every minute of it 
. Van Poortvliet's try was insane 
, he's like a magician out there with that ball 
. And to see the Tigers bounce back from injuries, they're looking so strong right now 
. Meanwhile, Harlequins are just struggling to get their act together 
, need to work on that mental game ASAP 
. Leicester's 4th place spot is well-deserved and I'm hoping they can keep this momentum going 
. European qualification is definitely within reach for them 
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So what do you think about Leicester's impressive win over Harlequins? Were they due for a comeback and did Harlequins just get completely outplayed? 
I mean, 34-7 is crazy! 
Do you think this win will give them the momentum they need to push for European qualification?
! Leicester Tigers are on fire right now 
! Scoring 5 tries in one match is insane!!! And yall know what the best part is? He's gettin back on track after that injury 
. Now, I no Quins r goin through a tough time 
but coach Gilmore said dey just gotta regroup and work on dat mental game 
. I'm all about positivity here lol 
so Leicester's win is like, super good news for dem! They might even push for European qualification 
I mean, come on guys, Leicester Tigers are in 4th place now? That's not that impressive considering they had like half their squad out due to injuries 
. And don't even get me started on Harlequins, a 10-game losing streak is just ridiculous 
. They need to sort themselves out ASAP or else they're gonna be the first team to get relegated 
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. Geoff Parling is just lucky his team got to play together most of the game 
. As for Harlequins' mental approach, yeah, that's a problem they need to work on stat 
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They've got some real talent in Van Poortvliet, that guy's a game changer! 
And it's cool to see them moving up the table, they're definitely one of the dark horses for European qualification now. 
Quins are having a rough season though, gotta feel bad for their fans who were stuck watching that match. 
Still, you never know in rugby, anything can happen, maybe they'll turn it around soon? 
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it's like they just can't catch a break, 10 straight losses in the Premiership is no joke. Gilmore needs to get his team's heads back in the game and work on their mental approach. can't wait to see how Leics keep up their momentum and push for that European spot!
. But for Quins, being in such a tough spot after 10 straight losses is really worrying 
. I mean, Leicester Tigers got creamed by Harlequins at home... 10th straight loss for Quins and they're already second from bottom? 
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And can we talk about how underrated Jack van Poortvliet is as a player? He's like a total stud out there! 
. The coach, Geoff Parling, must be beaming with pride - he's got a solid team and they're looking fierce! 
. and sometimes, we just need to remind ourselves why we started in the first place... for us, it was to achieve greatness 
! but what about those who lost? can't help feelin' bad for them 
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. coach jason gilmore needs to get his team's mental game together ASAP 
The Leicester Tigers' win is a huge boost for their season, and I'm loving the way they're adapting without their key players 
. Harlequins, on the other hand, have their work cut out after 10 straight defeats 
. They need to sort out that mental approach ASAP 
. Stats say they've only scored an average of 12 points per game so far this season 
. Harlequins will need a serious turnaround if they want to avoid relegation 
Premiership table (Leicester Tigers in 4th place)