Smith hails East Midlands derby win as 'special'

LIGHTNING RUN AWAY WITH GAME IN SECOND HALF TO LEAVE TIGERS BOTTOM OF PWR

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Lightning’s home East Midlands derby victory over Leicester Tigers was “special”, according to head coach Nathan Smith.

Lightning ran in eight tries in their 50-15 win at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens, with winger Bo Westcombe-Evans scoring four times on her 50th appearance for the club.

“I thought after a two-week break we started a bit slow,’ Smith said.

“But we gradually built into the game. There were some really strong performances, especially from some of the players who came on in the second half.