World Cup-winning South Africa again rower Jasper Wiese will depart Leicester Tigers on the finish of the season.
The 28-year-old had been linked with a transfer to Prime 14 facet Stade Francais after serving to the Springboks defend their title in October.
Wiese, a key member of Leicester’s 2022 Premiership title profitable facet, is leaving for an unnamed abroad membership.
“I’ve cherished each minute of my time on the membership and can proceed to present my all,” Wiese informed the club website.
“This can be a particular place for me and my household, and we have now much more reminiscences to create this season.”
Wiese has grow to be an integral determine at Tigers since arriving from Pro14 facet Cheetahs in the summertime of 2020.
He was instrumental of their Premiership closing win towards Saracens two years later, scoring a strive of their 15-12 triumph at Twickenham.
When addressing rumours about his Tigers future in November, Wiese stated he had “by no means been vital sufficient” to be spoken about in such methods.
Tigers basic supervisor Richard Wilks stated Leicester would “miss him”.
“The character {of professional} sport and our international sport means gamers develop and search new alternatives and he’ll depart us with our greatest needs,” Wilks added.
“We’re immensely happy with Jasper and the participant and particular person he is grow to be at Leicester Tigers.
“Jasper joined us as a comparatively unknown again rower from the Cheetahs and can depart us a 27-times-capped Springbok and a Rugby World Cup winner.”