Leicester were crowned Premiership champions yet again at Twickenham yesterday, but out-half Toby Flood could be waking up a little worse for wear today.
By Declan Whooley
The main story yesterday, aside from the Tigers sealing another Premiership success, was the red card handed out to Dylan Hartley for…well just being Dylan Hartley, with a hearing today to decide his future with the Lions Tour looming.
Flood was in the wars himself yesterday and Northampton lock Courtney Lawes clearly targeted the number 10 from the outset with a couple of hard-hitting tackles.
This one was a little on the late side, though referee Wayne Barnes only issued a warning to the England international while Flood took a little bit of time to come around. Which was more than understandable when you see the replay of the hit.
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