Spotlight on Cheika after Leicester release statement on Dan McKellar

06/22/2024 03:16 PM

NEWS: English Premiership giants Leicester have mutually agreed to part company with head coach Dan McKellar with immediate effect.

Tigers finished eighth in the Australian's first season with the club, only ahead of Gloucester and Newcastle, and 11 points adrift of a play-off spot.

"The decision has been mutually agreed following extensive discussions regarding the club's future direction," said a Leicester statement on Saturday.

"The club has commenced the process for finding a new head coach to lead the men's programme into the 20224/25 season.

"We thank Dan for his contribution to Leicester Tigers."

Former Australia and Argentina head coach Michael Cheika is already being linked with the job.

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