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Tigers wait on Meyer decision

Leicester could lose the services of head coach Heyneke Meyer only months after appointing him as Marcelo Loffreda's successor.

Meyer is currently on compassionate leave in South Africa, where serious family illness has struck.

"Both of Heyneke's wife's parents are seriously ill, and he has gone back to assess the whole situation," said Tigers chairman Peter Tom. "We are happy to give him all the time he needs, and I don't think you can speculate. At the end of the day, we accept the family is priority, and the best thing is that Heyneke supports his family."

Forwards coach Richard Cockerill oversaw Tigers' 24-22 Guinness Premiership victory against Bath on Sunday.

Cockerill added: "Heyneke left on Tuesday evening, but he planned the week and I have spoken to him throughout.

"We wish him the best and we respect his privacy."

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