SERIAL winner Michael Cheika has vowed to bring silverware back to Leicester after accepting a hospital pass to become head coach.
The Aussie, who has landed European and Super Rugby titles, with Leinster and the Waratahs, was appointed by the under-achievers in the summer after Dan McKellar's shock departure.
Cheika, 57, has a tough job to resurrect Tigers, who finished eighth in the league last season, but has been boosted by the news Ollie Chessum (right) will be fit for the start of the season.
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