Ben Young full of praise for Leicester Tigers hat-trick star Niki...
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Leicester Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs was full of praise for Niki Goneva after the winger’s hat-trick blew Saturday’s Aviva Premiership clash with Newcastle Falcons wide open.
Goneva crossed for three tries in the space of 17 second-half minutes to put Tigers in the clear after Newcastle had forced their way back into the game with a try of their own immediately after the interval.
The 30-year-old Fiji international showed exceptional finishing skills as well as the knack of being the right man in the right place as Tigers opened their season with a 36-17 bonus point win.
“Niki was tremend…
Goneva crossed for three tries in the space of 17 second-half minutes to put Tigers in the clear after Newcastle had forced their way back into the game with a try of their own immediately after the interval.
The 30-year-old Fiji international showed exceptional finishing skills as well as the knack of being the right man in the right place as Tigers opened their season with a 36-17 bonus point win.
“Niki was tremend…
