Out: Tomas Lavanini

LEICESTER have started the search for a lock after Tomas Lavanini was ruled out of action until the start of next year.
Lavanini needs an operation on the syndesmosis injury that he suffered in their Challenge Cup defeat to Toulon last weekend.
The Tigers want a ball carrying No.4 with a ‘significent physical presence’ to join the club to cover while Lavanini is recovering.
They are also still in the market for another loosehead and have been looking at options in Australia and South Africa.
Meanwhile, Tigers have asked for another extensi...