Story perspectives

Leicester's Parling Defends Kicking Changes, Praises Players

12/10/2025

Summary

Story summary

Geoff Parling, Leicester head coach, defended the crackdown on escort defenders, saying changes promoting more kicking have positively impacted the game.
He acknowledged the revised laws have increased kicking but opened up play, creating more unstructured attacking opportunities.
Parling said Leicester's tactical approach remains unchanged, with kicking always a focus.
Parling expressed disappointment over Leicester second-row George Martin's departure to Saracens but praised his current second-row players.

1 of 1

Story summary

Geoff Parling, Leicester head coach, defended the crackdown on escort defenders, saying changes promoting more kicking have positively impacted the game.
He acknowledged the revised laws have increased kicking but opened up play, creating more unstructured attacking opportunities.
Parling said Leicester's tactical approach remains unchanged, with kicking always a focus.
Parling expressed disappointment over Leicester second-row George Martin's departure to Saracens but praised his current second-row players.