'I shinned it - it dropped over the bar like a dead duck' - Burns describes his winning kick
The replacement out-half was the unlikely hero for Leicester yesterday as they claimed their first Premiership title in nine years.
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The replacement out-half was the unlikely hero for Leicester yesterday as they claimed their first Premiership title in nine years.
Burns’ winning kick wobbled between the posts with 22 seconds left in a blood and thunder final at Twickenham.
Freddie Burns says he realised a childhood dream when he kicked Leicester to their 11th Premiership title against Saracens.
Saracens will aim to complete their comeback from a salary-cap scandal by defeating Leicester in the English Premiership final at Twickenham on Saturday.
Tigers have won the title eight times while Saracens are chasing a sixth crown.