Hanro Liebenberg \u2192 Bulls<\/p>\n
Club captain Liebenberg\u2019s exit feels particularly significant. A consistent and committed presence, he has been central to Leicester\u2019s identity in recent seasons. <\/p>\n
His move to the Bulls marks the end of his leadership at the club and signals a changing of the guard.<\/p>\n
Izaia Perese \u2192 Confirmed departure<\/p>\n
Perese brought explosiveness and big-game moments during his time at Tigers. After joining ahead of the 2024\/25 campaign, he made an immediate impact with 15 appearances and six tries in his debut season.<\/p>\n
His most iconic moment came in the Premiership semi-final against Sale Sharks, scoring with his very first touch to send Leicester to Twickenham. This season, he has added further highlights, including a stunning solo try from halfway against Harlequins.<\/p>\n
Despite his impending exit, Perese remains focused:<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll miss this group and I\u2019m proud to have been a part of it\u2026 but there\u2019s still a job to be done.\u201d<\/p>\n
Coach Geoff Parling also praised his all-round contribution, noting his defensive work often went under the radar.<\/p>\n
James O\u2019Connor \u2192 Confirmed departure<\/p>\n
O\u2019Connor\u2019s time at Leicester has been brief but influential. Arriving after the 2025 Rugby Championship, the veteran fly-half has added composure, leadership, and experience in 10 appearances.<\/p>\n
He contributed a try and 12 conversions, and played a role in the club\u2019s Premiership Cup success, even crossing the line in the final at Welford Road.<\/p>\n
The 35-year-old spoke positively about his stint:<\/p>\n
\u201cPlaying in front of a packed-out Welford Road has been incredible\u2026 I truly feel this group can go all the way.\u201d<\/p>\n
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