“I loved walking out at Leicester in a Northampton shirt. The fans were on top of you, telling me what they thought of me while I had Tuilagi running at me. It was fierce and I loved every minute!” – Chris Ashton on Premiership Rugby’s greatest rivalry

Leicester Tigers Northampton Saints — Chris Ashton taking on Alesana Tuilagi in the East Midlands derby (Getty Images)

The former England winger played for both clubs in the East Midlands derby during his career and believes it is the ultimate rugby rivalry

The former England winger played for both clubs in the East Midlands derby during his career and believes it is the ultimate rugby rivalry