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Parling appointed Leicester head coach on long-term deal
England's Geoff Parling during the training session at Pennyhill Park, Bagshot, September 8, 2015

LEICESTER have appointed former player Geoff Parling as their new head coach on a long-term deal.

Parling, who won two Premiership titles with the Tigers during his playing career, will replace Michael Cheika ahead of next season.

The 41-year-old former England lock is currently an assistant coach to Joe Schmidt with Australia’s national team.

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