 Buckland played for England Saxons in last year's Churchill Cup |
Leicester and England Saxons hooker James Buckland is to leave Welford Road at the end of the season. The 25-year-old, who joined the Tigers from Northampton in 2002, has made 21 first-team appearances this season, including 11 starts.
"We are disappointed that a player who has been at the club for a number of years is leaving us," said Tigers head coach Pat Howard.
"We wish him all the best for his future career."