Ellis Genge leads Leicester to historic first leg victory at Clermont

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Ellis Genge of Leicester Tigers applauds fans after the European Rugby Challenge Cup Final match between Leicester Tigers and Montpellier at Twickenham Stadium on May 21, 2021 in London, England. A limited number of fans will be allowed into the stadium as Coronavirus restrictions begin to ease in the UK. (Photo by EPCR - Pool/Getty Images)

Leicester Tigers claimed a first leg away win at Clermont Auvergne to take a stride towards the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals.

After an early Clermont try, Ellis Genge and Julian Montoya ground their way over to make it 10-10 at half-time.

Jack van Poortvliet and Hosea Saumaki crossed as the Tigers turned the screw, moving 12 points clear after the break.

Guy Porter's red card did not derail Leicester, with Harry Potter added a fifth try as Clermont lost discipline.

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