Kronfeld set to end career at Leicester

Leicester hope to stay ahead of the pack again next season by capturing All Black flanker Josh Kronfeld. A contract for the New Zealander to spend the rest of his days in England is understood to be in the process of being finalised.

Having taken a season out following his Test retirement last summer, Kronfeld is committed to a Premiership move, unlike Carlos Spencer, whom Leicester thought they had signed last year, only for him to change his mind.

The Tigers are saying nothing until their man is in the bag but there could be a formal announcement before the end of the season.

Nigel Melville signed a three-year extension to his contract as Wasps rugby director, unaware that chairman Chris Wright was soon to announce his decision to sell the club along with QPR. In four seasons at Loftus Road, Melville has guided Wasps to one Premiership title and three Cup Finals. They are currently in the top three and anxious to secure their future as the most consistent club in London.