Leicester Tigers have made significant moves in the rugby transfer market, securing the signings of 29-year-old Wales international loosehead prop Nicky Smith from the Ospreys and Wallabies centre Izaia Perese. Smith, who has accumulated 47 international caps and over 170 club caps, is set to join Leicester from next season on a multi-year agreement. His departure from Ospreys, where he has been a key player since his debut in 2013, marks the end of a significant chapter in his career, during which he made 182 appearances, scored 11 tries, and represented Wales on 46 occasions. Perese, known for his footwork, power, and ability to beat defenders, also joins Leicester on a multi-year deal, bringing his talents from the Waratahs where he has earned three caps for the Wallabies. These acquisitions are seen as major additions to Leicester's squad, with Perese's move considered a significant loss for Australian rugby.
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๐ฃ๏ธ โIzzyโs a real point of difference player with footwork, power, and the ability to beat defenders." ๐ฆ๐บ Blow for the Wallabies as Izaia Perese departs for Europe. https://t.co/TJX0i1UoD5
Australia international Izaia Perese to join Leicester Tigers ahead of 2024/25 season https://t.co/vFFA5WKOqo
๐ฏ BREAKING: Leicester Tigers confirm the signing of Izaia Perese for next season. The centre has three caps for the Wallabies and he currently plays for the Waratahs.
๐ฏ OFFICIAL: Leicester Tigers have signed Wallabies centre Izaia Perese on a multi-year deal. Leicester LOVE a powerhouse centre. Class signing, heโll cause all sorts of problems for defences. #GallagherPrem
Leicester statement: The signing of Wallabies midfielder Izaia Perese. - As revealed on RugbyPass in last Saturday's Fissler Confidential transfers column. #Wallabies #GallagherPrem #SuperRugbyPacific https://t.co/6lN5vHpgS3
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Nicky Smith has been a fantastic player for the Ospreys. Consistently one of the best looseheads in the business, yet strangely overlooked by Wales in recent years. Leicester have signed a gem. Good luck to him. https://t.co/qp2wS6xiyO
Leicester Tigers are pleased to announce Wales international loosehead prop Nicky Smith will join the club from next season on a multi-year agreement.
๐ฏ OFFICIAL: Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of Wales Loosehead Prop Nicky Smith from the Ospreys. The 29-year-old has 47 international caps and over 170 club caps - great experience to bring in. A big addition to Leicesterโs front row stocks. #GallagherPrem
Nicky Smith will leave Ospreys at the end of the season to join @LeicesterTigers. Smith has been integral since his debut in 2013. He has made 182 appearances, scored 11 tries, and represented Wales on 46 occasions. Diolch, Nicky ๐ค ๐https://t.co/04heaqRE8f #TogetherAsOne https://t.co/j059VN1myK
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