Leicester Tigers 23 Clermont Auvergne 19: Back in contention in the Heineken Cup (just)

For some, the tradition at Christmas is watching The Snowman, drinking a glass of Baileys and picking at a box of chocolates. For Leicester, the tradition is a do-or-die Heineken Cup double header against a top French side. In recent years Welford Road has seen a draw with Perpignan in 2010, a win against Clermont Auvergne in 2009 and a win against Perpignan in 2008. For 2011's festive match-up, Leicester were able to navigate their way through a tense encounter to beat Clermont 23-19.

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