Handre Pollard made a triumphant return for Leicester Tigers, scoring 17 points in a dominant victory over Sharks in their Investec Champions Cup opener. After missing the previous match, Pollard’s performance, including one of eight tries, helped secure a convincing win at Welford Road. Captain Julian Montoya and others contributed to the scoreline, as Tigers moved up to second place in the table, while the under-strength Sharks fell to fourth.