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Radwan Brace Sends Leicester Tigers Through to Twickenham Final

They will face Bath on June 14 chasing a record 12th league title, with coach Michael Cheika bowing out alongside departing stalwarts at season’s end.

Michael Cheika is to step down as coach of English Premiership side Leicester at the end of the season

Overview

  • Adam Radwan’s two first-half tries propelled Leicester to a 21-16 semi-final victory over Sale Sharks at Welford Road.
  • Sale drew level at 16-16 through a Rob du Preez try and a George Ford penalty before Izaia Perese crossed for the decisive score.
  • Bath Rugby secured their final spot with a 34-20 win over Bristol the previous day and will bid for a treble after earlier cup victories this season.
  • Next Saturday’s final at Twickenham offers Leicester a chance to extend their Premiership record to 12 titles.
  • The match will mark the last Leicester appearance for coach Michael Cheika and club stalwarts Dan Cole, Ben Youngs and Julian Montoya.