Summary
Geoff Parling, a former Leicester Tigers player and current assistant coach for Australia, has been appointed as the new head coach of Leicester Tigers. He will start his role in August, replacing Michael Cheika after his one-season tenure.
Key Facts
- Geoff Parling is 41 years old and has signed a long-term contract with Leicester Tigers.
- He replaces Michael Cheika as head coach, who is leaving after one season.
- Parling has played for Leicester Tigers previously, winning two Premiership titles.
- He is currently working as an assistant coach for Australia and will start in his new role after the Australia series against the British and Irish Lions.
- Parling played nearly 100 matches for Leicester Tigers and earned 29 caps for England.
- Parling has also played for other teams such as Exeter, Munakata Sanix Blues in Japan, and Melbourne Rebels.
- He has been coaching with Australia's rugby team, the Wallabies, since 2020.
- Parling and his family have lived in Australia for seven years and are now Australian citizens.
