JP Pietersen set to leave Leicester Tigers

Leicester Tigers exclusively confirmed in an email to their season ticket holders that JP Pietersen is set to leave Welford Road as head coach Matt O'Connor continues to shape the Leicester Tigers squad for next season. 

The 70-test cap Springbok winger, who turns 31 in July, joined Tigers last summer and made 14 starts and one appearance from the bench in the 2016/17 campaign, scoring three tries. 

Tigers chief executive Simon Cohen said: "We are grateful for the contribution that JP Pietersen has made in his time here. 

"His departure allows Matt O'Connor a sum within the salary cap for next year and the year after to sign players that fit his vision for the squad and match his playing philosophy for the Tigers. 

"Recruitment is a year-round task. We have several players we are targeting who would add considerable value to the group."