Champions Cup: Five takeaways from Ospreys v Leicester Tigers

Leicester Tigers beat Ospreys 23-17 at Swansea.com Stadium on Sunday.

Leicester Tigers beat Ospreys in Champions Cup. Anthony Watson scored a try for the Tigers. Ollie Chessum, George Martin, Jack van Poortvliet, Dan Kelly and Guy Porter impressed for Tigers in the scrum.

Charlie Atkinson was the star player for Leicester Tigers. Ospreys were not able to cope with the physical challenge of the Tigers' defensive line. They were turned over at least nine times. OSpreys spent too much time trying to get around the defence.

Ospreys' marketing team created a special jersey for the match. The shirts were a real attempt by the beleaguered Welsh region to reconnect with their roots. Osprey's players played well, but Leicester's were more effective. Leicester won the game. Toby Booth will be most concerned about poise and continuity in attack and support in carry.

Ospreys did a good job on the Tigers front-row. Joe Heyes failed to deal with the big hooker Scott Baldwin. Leicester left Dan Cole and Julian Montoya at home. Nicky Smith got away with some destabilising chicanery on loosehead.

Borthwick has the credentials to be a successful international coach. He has a good relationship with his players. Borthwicks' side won the match. He will take the form and relationships he has at Welford Road into the international arena in February. England's decision to can Jones and move on after the November tests is a key quality he'll need to succeed.