Michael Cheika already has its replacement in Leicester

The season is coming to an end, and little by little the structures of what is coming in 2025/26 are started. For this reason, and before the already known exit of Michael Cheika, Leicester Tigers announced a Geoff Parling as his replacement in the position of coach. All rugby, for Disney+.

The British has been for five years as an assistant to Wallabies And the English club will be added after the clashes between Australians with the British and Irish Lions.

“I was lucky to live incredible moments with the shirt of the Leicester Tigersthanks to the hard work of good people, and I am extremely proud to return to direct the club. There are not many opportunities that make me think about my family in leaving Australia, the place we have called home for the past seven years, but returning to there is something we long for anxious “he said Parling.

In his player times he was part of Leicester for six seasons, so he knows the institution perfectly: “I know that the club seeks stability, and I will focus on building an environment with solid bases, where people can see both what is needed and what it means to be a Tiger.”.

For its part, Tom Scottthe club president said “For us, from the beginning, it was vital to find the right person to direct the club in the long term and, after a rigorous process, we are sure that Geoff is the right person”.