TRANSFER: Leicester Tigers complete exciting triple signing - Ruck

TRANSFER: Leicester Tigers complete exciting triple signing

Leicester Tigers have confirmed the triple signing of centre Dan Kelly and locks Cameron Henderson and Oliver Chessum for the 2020-21 season on undisclosed deals.

Ireland Under-20 international Kelly, 18, plays for Loughborough Students and had been part of the Sale academy.

Scotland Under-20 player Henderson, 20, played at Glasgow until last season and was with Tigers under-18s in 2017.

Nottingham second row Chessum, 19, has featured in England Under-20 camps and has played for Tigers reserves.


LIST | Five senior Leicester Tigers players set for exit in big overhaul

Leicester Tigers are set for a significant overhaul of their playing squad that will end in at least five senior players leaving, RUCK understands…

1. Jonny May

May is yet to agree to terms with the Tigers for beyond his contract which ends in June because we understand he is reluctant to take a pay cut of around £100,000 a year.

Tigers want May, 29, to stay at Welford Road but Steve Diamond’s Sharks, who are looking to replace Chris Ashton after he joined Harlequins, are circling, according to The Rugby Paper.

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