The first of Exeter Chiefs departing players confirms his exit
Rugby NewsMonday, 20 December 2021 at 13:32
Scotland international Sam Skinner will leave Exeter Chiefs after agreeing a deal to join Edinburgh Rugby next summer.
The 26-year-old will end an eight-year association with Gallagher Premiership outfit Exeter Chiefs to make the move north in time for the 2022/23 season.
Exeter boss Rob Baxter revealed last week that players have not lowered their wage expectations in line with the Premiership’s lower salary cap.
The wage cap was cut by £1.4m, to £5m, in the wake of the pandemic.
“The majority of them still coming in are still salaries that you would expect to be paying if it was a £6.4m market,” Baxter said.
As a result, it looks like the Chiefs are about to lose a number of current stars, including Skinner, if reports are to be believed.
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LIST | Five senior Exeter Chiefs players set for exit in 2022
#1. Jonny Hill
England second row Hill is attracting strong interest from Sale, and the move is reportedly near completion according to the Mail Online. It could be even confirmed today.
The Sharks are in the market for a replacement for Springbok lock Lood de Jager who looks set to return to South Africa.
Hill has blossomed under his watch since being picked up from Gloucester’s academy, establishing himself as a first-choice England international and earning a call up to the Lions tour last summer.
Jonny Hill of England is tackled by Damian de Allende of South Africa during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
#2. Stuart Hogg
Reports in France have linked the Scotland captain with a possible move to Paris to join his Scotland teammate Finn Russell at Racing 92. Hogg, who moved to Sandy Park in 2019, is out of contract next summer with Chiefs struggling to match his current big salary.
Try Celebrations for Stuart Hogg of Exeter Chiefs during the European Rugby Champions Cup Match between Exeter Chiefs and Montpellier at Sandy Park on 11 December 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
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#3. Jack Nowell
RUCK understands Nowell is leaning towards staying on a reduced, despite interest domestically and abroad with clubs in Japan especially interested.
Jack Nowell of Exeter Chiefs. during the Gallagher Premiership semi final match between Exeter Chiefs and Sale Sharks at Sandy Park on 19 June 2021. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
#4. Jonny Gray
Gray – the younger brother of fellow Scottish second-row Richie who toured with the Lions in 2013 – signed a two year deal with the club back in 2020. One report suggests he's keen to return to his hometown club Glasgow Warriors at the end of the season.
Jonny Gray of Exeter Chiefs during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs at Ashton Gate on 23 Apr. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
#5. Jack Maunder
The England international has seen his career somewhat stall at Sandy Park.
Jack Maunder of Exeter Chiefs during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bath Rugby and Exeter Chiefs at the Recreation Ground on 26 Nov. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
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