Exeter sign another South African forward

Exeter Chiefs have secured the services of another big forward from South Africa, this time in the shape of Aidon Davis. 

Something of a journeyman, Davis, 27, has represented the Cheetahs, Southern Kings, Toulon and Bayonne.  

“I can’t wait to be part of the Chiefs,” he said. “I’ve been watching them for quite a while, competing in the Premiership and the Heineken Cup, so it’s a great move for me. 

“It will be my first taste of playing in England, but from what I have seen and chatting with Rob [Baxter] about the whole move, it’s something that really excites me. The Premiership and the Heineken Cup are probably the best competitions in the world right now, so it’ll be good to challenge myself in that environment. 

Davis joins fellow South Africans Jacques Vermeulen and Jannes Kirsten in the Chiefs pack. 

“I know Jannes and Jacques well, so it will be good to have a few friendly faces in camp when I arrive,” he added. “The game in England, though, is a lot about physicality and putting yourself about on the pitch, so that really suits my game. 

“That said, I like the way the Chiefs play. They really like to go through the phases and grind teams down. That doesn’t tend to happen too much over here, so I think going into another team and playing with different tactics, it will really help to develop my game even further.”