Brett Deacon retires from playing ...

[BJ.]

... to become an assistant coach at the academy, according to Planet Rugby.

Best of luck, mate.

[PM76]

On the homepage too http://www.leicestertigers.com/news/184 ... rFRLijxrIU.

Good luck to Brett, definitely a huge shame to see him retire early. He epitomises the club's ethos and some of his performances last year, Treviso away comes to mind, were superb, hopefully he will pass on the culture to future generations. It's great to see him remain within the club too.

[longlivethecrumbie]

The Tigers 'boot room' continues - glad to see that they continue to look after their own. Good luck Brett, I'm sure you'll do a fantastic job.

[Bunchy]

Nasty business for poor Brett, he is now much better though and will make a full recovery and will be an asset I am sure

[tigerburnie]

I'd like to add my thanks and good wishes.

[Isambard]

Good luck Brett.

[Bundy]

Thanks to a true Tiger and great to see you are staying at the club

[Rizzo]

Shame that he has had to retire but glad he will still be part of the family and pass on his knowledge and experience.

[Noddy555]

Yes good luck to Brett in his new job helping to coach the forwards in the academy. I think he has made a wise decision.

[RWA]

Legend

[MJB]

Good luck for the future, Brett.

Pity the Beeb don't appear to know who they're talking about -
their report of this story shows a picture of Matt Smith...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/25449564

[LE18]

Dont wish to be rude to you MJB but your link shows a picture of Brett, visit to Specsavers would make a nice Christmas Present, sorry just could not miss that one.

On a more serious note, i do wish Brett all the very best, he was never a star but what a great team man, deserved more game time.

[Bunchy]

In fairness, when first put up they did have a picture of Matt Smith up and swiftly changed it

[BJ.]

After reading MJB's comment, I contacted the BBC and they've corrected their error.

[LE18]

Thanks for that BJ, apologies to MJB.