Following reports that SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus is keen to see an extended Springbok squad play midweek games before their Tests this year, here’s a look back at highlights from their matches against the Leicester Tigers and Saracens in 2009.
On this day in 2002, Tim Stimpson’s 60m injury-time penalty handed the Leicester Tigers a dramatic 13-12 victory over Llanelli Scarlets in the semi-final of the Heineken Cup.
The Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of loose forward Cyle Brink ahead of the 2020-21 European season.
Cyle Brink has reached an agreement with the Lions to release him from his contract in order to reportedly join the Leicester Tigers.
Lions and Springbok lock Marvin Orie has been linked with a move to the Leicester Tigers.
The Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of Vodacom Bulls forward Hanro Liebenberg ahead of the 2019-20 season.
Stormers centre EW Viljoen has agreed to join the Leicester Tigers for the 2019-20 Premiership season.
Former Springbok utility back Jaco Taute could leave Munster at the end of the season to take up a contract with the Leicester Tigers.
The Leicester Tigers have joined Toulon in the race for Eben Etzebeth’s signature after showing interest in the lock’s post-World Cup availability.
Juan de Jongh scored a brace to help Wasps beat a 14-man Leicester Tigers 41-35, while there were also English Premiership wins for Saracens, Gloucester, the Exeter Chiefs, Bath and Newcastle Falcons.
