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Ed Slater: 'Manu Tuilagi can boost Leicester Tigers'

Ed Slater believes that the return of Manu Tuilagi can bolster Leicester Tigers in their Aviva Premiership run-in.

Manu Tuilagi's return to full fitness could be a boost to Leicester Tigers' hopes of securing a top-four finish in the Aviva Premiership, according to stand-in captain Ed Slater.

The centre has been out since September, but has now recovered from a pectoral injury and with the Welford Road outfit looking to hold on to a playoff place, Slater believes that Tuilagi's return could be crucial.

He told Sky Sports News: "Manu is a huge part of the squad. He is a world-class player and with him back to fitness it will boost the rest of the squad at a key time."

The Tigers, who are only three points ahead of fifth-placed Harlequins in the Premiership table, travel to the North-East on Sunday to face Newcastle Falcons.

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Manu Tuilagi of the Lions breaks with the ball during the International Tour Match between the Melbourne Rebels and the British & Irish Lions at AAMI Park on June 25, 2013
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