Leicester name McKellar as head coach from 2023-24

Leicester Tigers have appointed Australian Dan McKellar as their head coach for the 2023-24 season.

He moves to Premiership title holders Tigers as the permanent replacement for Steve Borthwick, who left in December to take the England job.

McKellar says it "has been a big decision" to leave the Wallabies before the World Cup for the Tigers job.

"The Tigers DNA is built around a combative style of rugby, with a strong set-piece and defence, and that is something that I felt aligned strongly with myself," he told the Premiership club's website.

"I see a squad of players at Leicester Tigers that I believe can evolve, can grow and have areas that I can add value to and help develop individuals to improve the team as a whole.

"It is important to me that the Leicester Tigers side I lead is one that represents what the club is about and what it stands for."

More to follow.