Reffell Out, Watson In: Tigers Face Neck Injury Blow

0:00Local headlines in two minutes or less, you're tuned in to Leicester News today. Leicester Tiger Star, Tommy Reffel, is out with a neck injury from a stray boot in training, right after he helped lead the team to victory in the... Premiership Rugby Cup Final against Exeter Chiefs. The 26-year-old Wales International faces missing at least seven matches, and possibly more, if Tigers advanced past Bordeaux bagels in the fan. European Champions Cup Round of 16 next month. Coach Jeff Parlin called it a tough blow, saying the team feels gutted, but plans to focus on getting Reffel healthy and sharp for the season's end. With Reffel sidelined, Lonnie Hamish Watson steps up for his Tigers debut against Bristol Bears this Sunday. Watson, who left the Tigers Academy 16 years ago, rejoined on a short-term deal from Edinburgh earlier this month, giving him a chance to shine. Backward all started, as the team pushes forward.