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Exeter have signed prop Jimmy Roots from Championship side Ealing Trailfinders for the 2024-25 season.<\/b><\/p>\n
The 24-year-old will link up at the Chiefs with his older brother, England forward Ethan Roots.<\/p>\n
The tight-head was born in New Zealand and represented the country at under-21 level as well as playing for North Harbour in New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship.<\/p>\n
“We\u2019re pleased with the rugby he\u2019s been playing and the potential he has displayed,” said Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter, who stated his desire to sign Roots in April<\/a>. <\/p>\n “We feel he\u2019s a guy that can come in to be here for a period of time, where he can develop into a guy who drives the team forward.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s very dynamic on the ball, he likes to run into people and hit them hard \u2013 so he\u2019s got some really good attributes of what a modern front row forward can be. <\/p>\n “So, if we can work hard with him on his set piece and other elements of his game then he\u2019s one of those guys we can see a real upside to.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n