Statement: Leicester Tigers legend joins their coaching staff

“It is going to be great to be back involved at Leicester Tigers and I am looking forward to seeing what I can do to help the club and how I can influence, on both sides of the ball, what we do as a team.”

“It has been good for me to have been away, experience new environments and challenges at different organisations and be able to come back with those valuable lessons to add to the coaching room.”

“What is also exciting is being able to work with guys I coached in their younger years, who are now senior players and in leadership roles in the squad, and getting the chance to contribute again to their journeys and development as players and people.”

“Tone was the first person I thought of when I was looking at the coaching team.”
“He has a smart eye for the game, can build rapport with players, and most importantly has great character and is someone I trust.”

“After moving on from Wales, I wanted to find the right fit for me and that is definitely Leicester Tigers. I wouldn’t class myself as a journeyman coach; I like to make an impact wherever I go and help build something over a period of time.”

“I think the DNA of the club, around working hard for one another and being physical, really suits me.”

“It is an exciting time for the club, with Geoff taking over, and it is great to be able to be a part of that.”

“I’ve never worked with Forsh but everyone I spoke to had positive things to say about him as a coach and him as a person.”

“Leicester teams are built on great defences so I’m delighted to get someone of Forsh’s standing at Tigers.”