Leicester Tigers are said to be chasing Australian winger Lote Tuqiri as their injury count continues to rise seemingly by the day.

Tuqiri was sacked by the Australian Rugby Union in July this year after he broke team rules.

He was said to be on a final warning from an incident in 2007 and many felt that the move by ARU was for financial reasons rather than rugby reasons.

Leicester Tigers has 12 players out of action and have reportedly held talks with the winger's representatives about a short-term contract as a solution for their injury head ache.

30-year-old Tuqiri has been linked with French clubs and couple of Welsh clubs since sacking.