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Huge boost for champions as Tuilagi signs new deal

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Leicester Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi has signed a new long-term contract with the club.

Just days after winning an Aviva Premiership winners' medal for the first time, the 22-year-old has put pen to paper and extended his stay with the English champions.

Tuilagi is one of six Leicester players in the British & Irish Lions squad this summer, has scored 19 tries in 62 appearances for the club and has also gained 21 caps with England.

And Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill believes he will keep on improving.

"Manu is a world-class talent and has taken every challenge that has come his way in his stride in the last three years as a senior player," he said.

"We all know what he can do, but he is maturing as a player all the time too which means he is getting better and better with every season.

"He was very proud to have the opportunity to follow his brothers into the Leicester Tigers team, Leicester is his home and we're delighted that he has committed his long-term future to the club."


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