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.
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.
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
POOL B
- Ireland
- Fiji
- Samoa
- Chile
