Leicester Tigers: Freddie Steward undergoes thumb surgery

Leicester Tigers full-back Freddie Steward, 25, has undergone thumb surgery after being injured during Sunday's Premiership victory at Sale Sharks. The win secured Leicester a top-four finish and a place in the semi-finals. Head coach Geoff Parling hopes Steward, who has started 19 games this season, will return in time for the play-offs.