Reports reveal Chessum will quit Leicester Tigers for Japan move

, the Tigers have agreed to release him from the remainder of his contract.

After his Japanese adventure, the towering lock will return to the Gallagher Premiership.

The younger Chessum brother steps out of Ollie's shadow
At just 21 years old, the Boston-born second-row has already made a mark. Younger brother to England and Leicester Tigers star Ollie Chessum, Lewis has featured in 12 matches for Leicester—though all were in the Premiership Cup. According to Rugby Pass

Nottingham experience under his belt
Chessum has also donned the green of Nottingham, appearing nine times for the Championship side, including three games this season. Nottingham currently sit fourth in the Championship table, trailing leaders Ealing Trailfinders by 15 points.

From Sleaford RFC to South Africa
Lewis’s rugby journey began at Sleaford RFC, where he joined Ollie as a nine-year-old. His talent blossomed at Carre’s Grammar School and earned him a spot in Leicester’s academy in 2019. While he dabbled in football and cricket, it was rugby where he truly found his calling as a second-row.

He climbed the ranks quickly, joining an England U18 development camp in October 2020. By 2023, Chessum was leading the England U20s in the U20 Six Nations and represented his country at the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa.

What’s next for Lewis?
This move to Japan offers Chessum a chance to test himself in a new environment before returning to make his Gallagher Premiership impact. Keep an eye on this rising star!

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