"I'm holding it back" - Ellis Genge gave emotional final interview as Leicester captain
Rugby NewsSaturday, 18 June 2022 at 18:28
Leicester Tigers captain Ellis Genge lifted the Premiership title in his final game for the club before joining Bristol Bears this summer.
Victory completed Tigers' return to English rugby's summit, having avoided the drop two years ago after Sarries were relegated for salary cap breaches.
Viisbily emotional, battered and bruised, Genge gave a refreshingly open interview.
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Leicester Tigers departures:
#1. George Ford to Sale Sharks
The 28-year-old, capped by England on 77 occasions, has signed a three-year deal. Ford, who returned to Leicester in 2017, will now leave Welford Road for a second time, having previously joined Bath in 2013.
Following the announcement, Ford, who elected against taking up an option to stay with the Tigers, said: “It has been the most difficult decision of my career.
“I am proud and grateful to represent this great club at Leicester and I will give my all for the rest of my time at Tigers.”
#2. Ellis Genge to Bristol Bears
The England international has put pen to paper on a deal to return to his boyhood club ahead of the 2022/23 campaign. A product of Bristol’s Academy, 26-year-old Genge made 28 outings before departing for Leicester Tigers in 2016.
#3. Matias Moroni to Newcastle Falcons
South American-based journalist Paul Tait shared a message suggesting Moroni will be heading north to Newcastle Falcons for the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership season. Read more about the proposed move on Leicestershire Live.
#4. Nemani Nadolo to Waratahs
The powerhouse winger is set to join the Waratahs on a one-year deal next season from Gallagher Premiership side Leicester. 12 years after he was cut adrift by the Waratahs, Nadolo will join test fullback Kurtley Beale in a return to add international class and devastating power next year. Full story can be found in the Sydney Morning Herald here.
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