‘Special’ fly-half the latest star to confirm Exeter Chiefs departure

#3. Jonny Hill to Sale Sharks

Sale Sharks have announced that British and Irish Lions and England lock has signed a long-term contract to join the club ahead of the 2022/23 Premiership season. The 27-year-old, who stands at 6ft7ins, has established himself as one of the most dynamic second-rows in the league having made over a century of appearances for Exeter Chiefs.

Exeter Chiefs player Jonny Hill goes over for a try to give them the lead during the Gallagher Premiership Match between Wasps and Exeter Chiefs at the Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry on October 16th – PHOTO: Steve Bond/PPAUK

#4. Tom O’Flaherty to Sale Sharks

O’Flaherty will join Alex Sanderson’s squad at the end of the season. The prolific 27-year-old has put pen to paper on a three-year deal.

Tom O’Flaherty of Exeter Chiefs on the break during the Gallagher Premiership match between Exeter Chiefs and Bath Rugby at Sandy Park on 2nd April 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

#5. Sam Hidalgo-Clyne (Benetton)

The 28-year-old moved to Sandy Park in the summer of 2020 from Lyon and helped the Chiefs win the Premiership and Champions Cup that year. But he has fallen down the pecking order at the club and will now head to Italy.

Sam Hidalgo-Clyne of Exeter Chiefs during the Exeter Chiefs training session at Sandy Park ahead of the second leg of Heineken Champions Cup match between Munster Rugby and Exeter Chiefs – 13th April 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

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