Leicester Tigers appoint new coach after latest disappointing defeat

Tuesday, 23 April 2024 at 22:16

byRugby Rucker

Leicester Tigers are set to inject fresh energy into their coaching staff after suffering another heavy loss over the weekend.

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Following a disheartening 40-17 defeat to Northampton Saints, the Tigers find themselves teetering on the edge of playoff contention.

Sitting third from the bottom with just three rounds of Premiership matches left, Leicester desperately need a turnaround.

Despite their struggles, head coach Dan McKellar retains the club's support, although his debut season seems destined for disappointment.

London Irish's Peter Hewat

In a bid to spark change, McKellar has made a decisive move by securing the services of highly-regarded attack coach Peter Hewat, according to The Telegraph.

The 46-year-old, renowned for his innovative approach to coaching, arrives from Japan's Rugby League One, where he led the Black Rams.

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Great story from @danscho1 here Leicester Tigers will appoint the highly rated Aussie, Peter Hewat, as their new attack coach. telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/20…

8:33 PM · Apr 23, 2024

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Hewat's partnership with McKellar dates back to their time at the Brumbies, where he earned acclaim as one of Australia's brightest attacking minds.

Having initially served as attack coach for the Black Rams in 2020, Hewat swiftly ascended to the role of head coach the following year.

Updated 2027 Rugby World Cup draw is good news for England and Steve Borthwick

The men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia will feature 24 teams after the World Rugby Council approved historic reimagination of the competition format, window and timing.

The new format will feature six pools of four teams, with a round of 16 added prior to the quarter-finals.

This will enable the tournament window to be reduced from seven to six weeks, while promoting a rhythm that builds momentum across the pool phase and respects the same minimum number of rest days between matches as at France 2023.

If the 2027 Rugby World Cup Draw was made tomorrow, this is what the Pools may look like (based on rankings)

2027 Rugby World Cup draw (Current rankings)

POOL A

South Africa
Japan
Georgia
Hong Kong

Siya Kolisi, Captain of South Africa celebrates after the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade De France, Paris on 29 October 2023 (Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK)

POOL B

Ireland
Fiji
Samoa
Chile

James Lowe of Ireland during the Autumn Nations Cup match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on November 21 2020. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

POOL C

New Zealand
Wales
Portugal
Namibia

POOL D

France
Australia
Tonga
Canada

Antoine Dupont of France during the Guinness Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 11th March 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.