Olly Cracknell

A seasoned back-row forward with a wealth of Premiership and regional experience behind him, Olly Cracknell brought a hardened competitive edge to Leicester Tigers when he joined the club in 2023. Born in Wales on 26 May 1994, the flanker has built his reputation on a relentless work rate and an appetite for the physical exchanges that define forward play. He is at his most effective around the breakdown, where his timing over the ball and willingness to compete for turnovers make him a nuisance for opposition attacks. Equally reliable in defence, Cracknell offers organisation and aggression on the fringes of the ruck, plugging gaps and bringing line speed to the Tigers' defensive system. His carrying game is direct and uncomplicated, designed to win the gain line and lay a platform for those around him. As an experienced campaigner, he also provides leadership and a steadying influence within a competitive back-row rotation, the kind of dependable forward a squad leans on through the grind of a long domestic season.