The former Leinster coach is looking to get Leicester Tigers back to the top of Europe.
Former Leinster boss Michael Cheika is aiming to restore Leicester Tigers to the pinnacle of European rugby following his appointment as head coach.
Read More: There will be few inexperienced players used by Ireland in South Africa - although Mike Catt likes the look of one uncapped Irish playerApart from winning the Premiership title in 2022 when current England boss Steve Borthwick was at the helm, success at Mattioli Woods Welford Road has been elusive and they finished eighth in the league last season.
“English teams have been well represented in the top tier of Europe for a while now and we want to get ourselves up to that place as well now, making sure that Leicester are back to competing for the biggest trophies.” His last union post was guiding Argentina to fourth-place finish at last autumn’s World Cup, losing to England in the bronze final. At club level he has previously been in charge of Leinster and Stage Francais.
“If I can bring my best level, other people will bring their best level and good things will start to happen around us.”
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