O'Connor & Perese Depart Leicester Tigers

It's April 29th.

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I'm Corey with the story.

Lester Tigers just dropped big news.

Australian fly half.

James O'Connor and Walla Bees back.

Isaiah Parise are both heading out at the end of the season.

O'Connor, 35 years old, linked up with the Tigers last September for his third

spin in England after playing with New Zealand's Crusaders.

He suited up 10 times this season, scoring his only try in that massive 66-14 prem

rugby cup final win over Exeter last month.

And he's kicked 18 points across six premiership games.

The Aussie veteran called his time at Welford Road, an awesome experience and says he's locked

in on finishing strong.

Head coach Jeff Parling praised him for bringing that calm, experienced vibe to the backs

and expects him to keep contributing big through the run-in.

Parise, 28.

Arrived at the start of the 2024-25 campaign on a multi-year deal from Sydney's Woritas.

He's notched 11 tries in 28 appearances, including three of his five this season in the

prem.

Both players are all in on the final push, with Parisa shouting out the coaches for their

support, while owning his pride in the squad.

Players fans will feel this loss, but these guys aim to go out delivering.