Leinster were 20-11 behind at the break, Wasps scoring tries through Alapati Leiua and a scorching effort from wing Christian Wade, with Fanning crossing for his first in-between.īut three-time European champions Leinster, with the wind behind them in the second half, hit back through Fanning's second try and they took a decisive lead when Dominic Ryan stretched out for the line and was awarded a try after a lengthy adjudication by the replay official. In Dublin, two tries from Darragh Fanning saw Leinster overturn a nine-point deficit at half-time to beat Wasps 25-20 in a tough clash involving two sides who between them had been crowned champions of Europe five times. However, the Welsh region kept plugging away and had the final say as Kristian Phillips went over in the final minute after a sweeping backs move started from their own half.
Scarlets' resistance was finally broken 10 minutes from time as Armitage burrowed over after a period of pressure on the Welsh line - the Englishman's appearance almost certainly putting paid to any suggestions of a transfer back to his homeland before the World Cup as he would be cup-tied in Europe. Toulon failed to take advantage of Emyr Phillips's sin-binning early in the second half but as soon as he returned to the fray, Halfpenny kicked a penalty from halfway to extend the champions' lead. Just two minutes later Mermoz charged down Scott Williams's clearing kick in the Welsh side's 22 and showed nifty footballing skills to dribble the ball over the line and touch down-Halfpenny converting this time.Īn exchange of penalties between Welsh international teammates Halfpenny and Priestland at the end of the half left the scores at 18-13. Liam Williams broke through weak tackles from Mermoz and Halfpennny and although he was held up short of the line, flanker John Barclay was on hand to take a pass from the back of the ruck and charge over, although he comically dived on the ball and managed to wind himself. Scarlets were proving durable opponents, though, and they went ahead after a converted try of their own. Leicester Tigers confirm the signing of France international centre for the rest of the 2016/17 season #Tigersfamily, though, failed to convert as the ball fell off the tee and he ran out of time to take his kick.
“He has played at the highest level in France, in Europe and internationally, and we look forward to bringing him into the squad here.” “We are missing two big players in our midfield and we’re very happy to be able to bring in a player of Maxime’s style, quality and experience there,” head coach Aaron Mauger told Leicester’s official website. The Tigers have lost both Manu Tuilagi and Matt Toomua to long-term knee problems, prompting them to turn to Top 14 giants Toulon for Mermoz.Ī 35-time France international, Mermoz arrives as a Top 14 champion with Toulouse, Perpignan and Toulon, while he also won back-to-back European Cups with the latter in 20. Maxime Mermoz has joined Leicester Tigers until the end of the season as the Premiership side look to cover for their injuries at centre.
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