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Australia duo O'Connor and Perese to leave Tigers
TL;DR
Australia fly-half James O'Connor and Wallabies back Izaia Perese will leave Leicester Tigers at the end of the season. O'Connor, 35, has been with the club since September and has made 10 appearances this season.
Key points
- James O'Connor and Izaia Perese leaving Leicester Tigers
- O'Connor has played 10 matches this season
- O'Connor scored one try in the Prem Rugby Cup final
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Leicester Tigers have announced Australia fly-half James O'Connor and fellow Wallabies back Izaia Perese, are leaving the club at the end of the season.
O'Connor, 35, has been at Welford Road since last September when he joined Tigers for a third spell in England from New Zealand side Crusaders.
He has played 10 times so far this season, with his only try coming in Tigers' crushing 66-14 win over Exeter in the Prem Rugby Cup final last month.
In his six Prem appearances, he has kicked 18 points.
O'Connor said his time with Leicester had been "an awesome experience" and he was focussing "firmly on the business end of this season".
Head coach Geoff Parling said O'Connor had been "brilliant in bringing an experienced, calming influence to our group of backs" and would "continue to contribute massively to the run in and bring ideas and diligence in what he does".
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Centre Perese, 28, joined Tigers for the start of the 2024-25 campaign on a deal from Sydney-based Waratahs.
Q&A
Why are James O'Connor and Izaia Perese leaving Leicester Tigers?
Leicester Tigers announced that both players will depart the club at the end of the season, but specific reasons for their exit have not been disclosed.
How many matches has James O'Connor played for Leicester Tigers this season?
James O'Connor has played 10 matches for Leicester Tigers this season.
What was James O'Connor's performance in the Prem Rugby Cup final?
In the Prem Rugby Cup final, James O'Connor scored one try during Leicester Tigers' 66-14 victory over Exeter.