Leicester Tigers secured a losing bonus point at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday, but ultimately fell to Northampton Saints 23-26 in the East Midlands derby.
Despite holding the lead on several occasions, Leicester struggled to close out the match, with the Saints dominating the final 20 minutes.
In other news, Dylan Pledger's impressive performance against Waikato in the NPC has likely earned him a spot on the tour, with some arguing he's already New Zealand's third or fourth best halfback.
There are arguments he’s New Zealand's third or fourth best halfback already, and he hasn’t even played for the Highlanders yet.
Meanwhile, Farrell is back with the Lions after a successful summer and will be tasked with guiding Ireland towards the 2027 World Cup.
Author's summary: Leicester Tigers fell short against Northampton Saints.