Dan McKellar has left is role as head coach of the Leicester Tigers after just one season with the Gallagher Premiership club.
McKellar was assistant head coach for the Australian national side before joining Tigers in July 2023 on a “long-term deal”, only for Leicester to finish eighth in a disappointing Premiership campaign.
Leicester claimed nine wins and nine losses during the league season, were eliminated in the last-16 of the Champions Cup by Leinster and lost to Gloucester in the Premiership Rugby Cup final.
In a statement, the club said: “Leicester Tigers can confirm the departure of Dan McKellar from his role as head coach with immediate effect. The decision has been mutually agreed following extensive discussions regarding the club’s future direction.
“The club has commenced the process for finding a new head coach to lead the men’s programme into the 24/25 season. Pre-season training for the men’s players not on international duty commences on July 1 at Oval Park.
“We thank Dan for his contribution to Leicester Tigers and wish him, Carla, Amelie and Maya well for the future.”
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