Loffreda sacked by Tigers

LEICESTER have parted company with head coach Marcelo Loffreda – and raised the possibility of South Africa’s World Cup-winning supremo Jake White replacing him at Welford Road.

Despite leading the Tigers to two finals this season, Loffreda departs just six months into what was thought to be a two-and-a-half year contract.

Leicester directors must now decide whether to pursue another overseas appointment, or keep their coaching structure in-house.