Frank Ellis and his family have deep roots there, a former state senator and the county attorney for a half-century.

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Irishman Frank Murphy, who replaced Ellis against Bristol, is set to start against Gloucester, while 17-year-old academy player Ben Youngs - the son of a former England scrum-half, Nick - could be on the bench.

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But Leicester quickly worked their way back into the game and they took the lead through scrum-half Frank Murphy, in for the injured Harry Ellis, who just managed to bundle his way over for a try which was eventually given by the television referee.

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