Shillcock keeps his cool to snatch win

JAMIE Shillcock’s goal kicking masterclass took Leicester off the bottom of the table and ended Bath’s unbeaten start to the season. 

- BEN JAYCOCK

Shillcock had ice in his veins as he slotted a last gasp penalty to hand new head coach Dan McKellar his first victory.

The Tigers have an almost full side missing due to Rugby World Cup commitments but their youngsters’ grit and determination in the soaking rain paid off. Bath came into this contest on maximum points and their head of rugby Johann van Grann was seen shaking his head due to his side’s ill-discipline coming back to haunt them late on.

The TNT Sport cameras broadcasted a game that left little to desire in the first hour but despite the rain tumbling down throughout, meaning the contest between two of England’s most historic clubs was largely an arm wrestle, the seesaw final quarter was as captivating as you’ll get in the Premiership this season.