Meanwhile Exeter have announced that prop forward Billy Keast will leave the club in the summer.

The 28-year-old, who has come through the Chiefs’ academy system, is to join Worcester Warriors on their return to the second tier.

Keast, who made his debut in 2016, has made 53 appearances in all competitions.

“His last few seasons have been a little disrupted by injuries, but he’s worked hard through those periods and has ultimately been involved in some big season campaigns for us over the years,” director of rugby Rob Baxter said.