Steward hat-trick puts Tigers on top

By ADAM HATHAWAY

Northampton....21pts
Tries: Mitchell 14, Freeman 16, Coles 45
Conversions: Biggar 15, 17, 45

Leicester ..........41pts
Tries: Steward 38, 75, 78; Porter 46, Ashton 69, Martin 72
Conversions: Burns 39, 47, 73, 77
Penalties: Burns 6
Freddie Steward provided the finishes with a hat-trick but Dan Cole laid the platform as Leicester came from behind to claim bragging rights in the 250th East Midlands derby.
Full-back Steward, in his first appearance since a triumphant summer with England, scored just before half time to give Tigers a foothold in the game and two at the end...

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