Aviva Premiership: Exeter Chiefs sign three players to new deals
Thursday 15 January 2015 12:08, UK
Exeter have been boosted by the news that three of their forwards have signed new contracts.
Props Carl Rimmer and Ben Moon have agreed two-year deals, while back-row forward Kai Horstmann will remain at Sandy Park for another year.
Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter was pleased to have tied the trio down to new contracts as he looks to build on the progress made in recent years.
“Signing Moony and Rimmer is an indication of how we think they’ve done this season,” Baxter told Exeter’s official website.
“Over the course of the season, these guys look to me like they’re maturing and improving.
“Neither are particularly old for a prop and they are both coming through into regular Premiership rugby for the first time. That will make them better over a period of time.
“Kai is one of those guys who is great to have around the squad. He’s played very well for us this season and at the end of last season, he’s a very good guy to have around the squad and is a very good trainer.
“I’m really pleased all three are staying. They’re going to be part of a group of players we hope will grow together.”
Exeter have also added to their squad by signing former England U20 prop Alec Hepburn.
Hepburn, who has had spells with Wasps and London Welsh in the past, will move back to the UK from Australian club Perth Spirit after signing a deal to keep him at the club until 2017.
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