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'Disappointed' Leicester Tigers confirm Michael Cheika exit

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New Leicester boss Michael Cheika (Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)

Leicester head coach Michael Cheika will leave at the end of the season after deciding not to extend his contract with the club – as first reported by RugbyPass.

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The Australian signed a one-year deal at the start of the campaign but just over a week ago he claimed negotiations about him remaining beyond the end of his current deal had been pushed back in the wake of a club record 80-12 defeat in the European Champions Cup to Toulouse.

“While disappointed, given the positive influence Michael has had since joining us in the summer, we were always aware of this being a one-year deal and we have been transparent with players, staff, and supporters on that point,” said chief executive Andrea Pinchen.

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“As we have said throughout Michael’s tenure, we would have liked to have extended his time in the head coach role but understand why that can’t happen.

“Knowing it was a one-year contract, the club has been running a recruitment process to find a suitable replacement.

“It goes without saying that Michael is fully committed to seeing out his time as head coach in a successful way, determined to add silverware to the trophy cabinet and we are excited about what remains in this campaign.”

Speculation has already linked former Leicester prop and ex-Munster head coach Graham Rowntree as a potential successor.

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