The Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of a Stormers coach ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Craig Childs will join the English Premiership club as defence coach, linking up with head coach Geoff Parling’s management team.
He arrives from Cape Town after working within the Stormers set-up, and previously coached at Wynberg Boys’ High and UCT.
Childs said the move represents a major opportunity.
“It feels incredible – the Tigers have such a significant history in the Premiership and in Europe, so to join them is exciting.
“There is a real energy around what Geoff, the staff and the players have created, and I look forward to adding to that next season.
“Before I make the move to Leicester in the summer, I am fully focused on my work with the Stormers, but I wish the best of luck to the Tigers for the rest of the Prem season.”
Leicester have also brought in Rod Seib, who will take charge of the club’s attack.
STATE OF THE URC: Stormers, Lions eye home playoffs
Parling welcomed Childs’ arrival, highlighting both his pedigree and hunger to succeed.
“After speaking to multiple players and coaches about Craig, and meeting him when we played in Cape Town, I’m sure he’ll have a positive impact at the Tigers,” he said.
“He comes from a very good Stormers set-up, is hungry to come across and work in the Prem and knows that everyone at Leicester must show a real appetite to defend and get the ball back.
“Welcome to him, Genevieve and their daughter Olivia.”
ALSO: Serious injury mars Stormers win
Leicester Tigers are pleased to confirm two new major Coaching Arrivals for the 26/27 season. Rod Seib and Craig Childs will be joining the team as Attack and Defence coach respectively. Read the full article
https://t.co/k3TfBJQue6 pic.twitter.com/grEKSdjvCI
— Leicester Tigers (@LeicesterTigers) April 27, 2026
The post Tigers sink claws into Stormers coach appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
