Leicester Tigers Bid Farewell to Jasper Wiese with Triumphant Victory over Exeter Chiefs
Premiership Champions Leicester Tigers Secure 40-22 Win at Welford Road
Premiership champions Leicester Tigers bid farewell to departing number eight Jasper Wiese in triumphant fashion, securing a 40-22 victory over Exeter Chiefs at Welford Road. Despite Wiese’s red card, the eighth-placed Tigers delivered an inspired performance to cap off a challenging campaign.
The Chiefs’ hopes of securing a Premiership play-off spot were dashed as a result of this away defeat, coupled with Sale Sharks’ victory over Saracens. Exeter’s Olly Woodburn was sin-binned for a dangerous tackle, further derailing their pursuit of a semi-final berth.
“Leicester’s Ollie Hassell-Collins and Tommy Reffell crossed the whitewash, while Mike Brown and Kieran Wilkinson added late scores to seal the bonus-point win for the home side.”
Exeter managed to pull back tries through Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Dan Frost, but ultimately fell short against a spirited Leicester outfit.
The Tigers’ victory, although academic, provided the perfect send-off for the departing Wiese, who was shown a red card in the 68th minute for a dangerous tackle. Despite the setback, Leicester’s resilience shone through as they ended their Premiership campaign on a high note.
The result meant Exeter dropped two places to seventh in the final standings, missing out on a spot in the coveted Premiership play-offs. Leicester, on the other hand, finished eighth, ending their season on a positive note and providing a fitting farewell for the departing Wiese.
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