3. Ross Moriarty – Dragons –> Exeter Chiefs
The Rugby Paper has previously linked Ross Moriarty with a move to Sandy Park, and the signs are all there for the transfer to take place. Exeter Chiefs are in the midst of a mass player exodus, due to the salary cap regulations not allowing the Devonshire club to keep all their top stars on high-end contracts. Multiple first team forwards are set to depart, making space in the back row for Moriarty’s arrival.
Sam Simmonds and Dave Ewers are both departing at the end of the season, with the 28-year-old looking to be a suitable replacement. Moriarty would also become the latest Welshman to join the Exeter Chiefs pack, and join fellow countrymen Christ Tshiuzna and Daffyd Jenkins.
A defensive workhorse who never shies away from contact, Moriarty would be well-equipped to thrive in Exeter. The Chiefs focus a lot of success to start from the set-piece, and Moriarty is the ideal signing for that. A disruptive mauler and dominant in the air, the Dragons flanker has the skillset to join Rob Baxter’s side.
