Pollard's late kick helps Leicester peg back Harlequins in Big Game thriller

12/28/2024 03:25 PM

• Harlequins 34-34 Leicester
• Dan Cole try and Handré Pollard conversion seal draw

There may be a grassroots rebellion soon descending on Twickenham, torches and pitchforks in tow, but here was some festive fun before the bonfire begins. It ended honours even – remarkably the third time this Big Game fixture has been tied when Leicester have been the visitors – thanks to Dan Cole's last-gasp try and Handré Pollard's conversion via a post.

It seems astonishing that it happened again, having also occurred in 2008 and 2019, and all the more surprising that it was Cole who got the try to force the draw. It was no less than Leicester deserved, notching the eighth try of the match in what was a welcome nailbiting clash, given all the whitewashes elsewhere this weekend.