Verne Cotter, future Leicester coach?

The news has surprised more than one. Two weeks ago, the Fijian Federation called to announce the resignation of Verne Cotter, who had captained the national team for three years. It was a matter of “personal reasons”, but in the New Zealand media the former Claremont coach said he was “disappointed to leave at that time”, without any further real explanation.

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Seven months before the World Cup, this departure raises questions. Meanwhile, across the Channel, there is currently a lot of talk about the succession of Steve Borthwick, the Leicester manager who left that club a month ago to take charge of Rose’s fifteen.

When contacted, Kotter did not rule out “going back to Europe.”

Two names are mentioned to lead the Tigers, Michael Chica (55), who currently holds the position of Pumas, and, accordingly, Verne Cotter (61), who has already captained two European teams, Clermont and Montpellier. It should also be remembered that the New Zealand technician was at the helm of the Scotland squad between 2014 and 2017.

We contacted the former ASM boss on Thursday morning, who did not confirm he was in pole position to sign for Leicester, but did not rule out a “return to Europe”. I understand why not in France…

Christophe Boron