Leicester only just reached the Premiership playoffs and barely qualified for the Heineken Cup; from a club of such a high standard, this was seen as unacceptable. He was succeeded as Leicester Tigers coach by then 40-year-old South African, Heyneke Meyer in late June 2008.
Leicester barely made it to the Premiership playoffs and did not qualify for the Heineken Cup; from a club of such high standard, this was deemed unacceptable. Heyneke Meyer, who was then 40 years old and South African, succeeded Leicester Tigers coach in late June 2008.