Exeter bring in forward Goedhals from South Africa
Exeter Chiefs have signed 22-year-old forward Andre Goedhals from the South African side Pumas. The English-qualified player has signed a contract running until 2030 to bolster the club's pack.
Why it matters
Recruitment of English-qualified players is a strategic priority for Premiership Rugby clubs to manage squad depth and international player absences.
Exeter have signed forward Andre Goedhals from South African side Pumas.
The 22-year-old, who is English-qualified having been born in Devon, moves to Sandy Park having helped Pumas reach this year's Currie Cup final and has also spent time with Stormers.
Goedhals can play at lock or in the back-row and has agreed a deal that runs until the summer of 2030.
"We've been looking at back five options for a little while now, just because I think it's an area we can still keep developing and improving," Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter told BBC Sport.
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