Greg Holmes leaves Exeter Chiefs for Western Force

Greg Holmes has called time on his stint with Exeter Chiefs and looks set to return home to Australia and take up with the revived Western Force side for Super Rugby AU.

Holmes, who boasts 27 caps for the Wallabies and 144 for the Reds, had planned to retire at the conclusion of the current season, however, the complications due to Covid-19 have altered his plans somewhat and he was unable to turn down the opportunity to have a go at some form of Super Rugby again.

"In my head I was going to finish my career with the Chiefs, retire and then move on to the next stage of my life," Holmes said.

"Obviously, Covid-19 stopped all of that, not just for me, but for people around the world. It's certainly been strange times for all of us and it's meant that I won't be able to finish here in Exeter as I wanted.

"These past four years have been amazing and this is a very special place to not only come and play rugby, but to live in and be part of a special rugby community.

"Some of my fondest rugby memories have come from my time here in Exeter and I'm just so glad I've been able to experience what I have - and be a small part in what has been a successful period for the club."