EXETER CHIEFS CONFIRM NEW CONTRACT FOR BREAKTHROUGH 20-YEAR-OLD WINGER

Exeter Chiefs have handed 20-year-old winger Ben Hammersley a new contract at the club following a breakthrough campaign at Sandy Park in 2023/24.

Hammersley made his senior debut for Chiefs at the beginning of the season against Bristol Bears in the Premiership Cup and has gone on to make 17 appearances for the club to date.

“If someone had said to me that I would debut in the Premiership and the Champions Cup this year, then I would have bitten their hand off,” the young winger said. “So, to be looking back now, I’m very thankful to everyone that has made it possible. I can’t wait to continue learning and growing with this group and hopefully contribute to more success at Sandy Park going forward.”

Hammersley is the latest in a long line of players to progress from playing rugby at the University of Exeter to stepping into professional game with Chiefs. While studying for a Sports Science degree, Hammersley helped the university to the Super BUCS title in 2022.

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter said: “We’re delighted to have re-signed Ben. He is part of a young and exciting group that have broken through this season. Similarly to Tommy Wyatt, having gotten into the team he was playing exceptionally well – very strong on the ball, very strong defensively.

“Probably, in a lot of ways, one of the highlights for us has been watching a young academy player break through in the way he has. He’s another guy who has been in that university pathway, and he has come through and accelerated with his development really well. I’m glad he’s staying as he is maturing and improving all the time. I think it’s a really important statement for us that we’re going to be pushing through with these young players.”

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