Prop Greg Bateman has moved from relegated London Welsh to Exeter Chiefs on a two-year deal. He played 27 matches for the Exiles last season including seven starts in the Aviva Premiership.
“He’s a guy who was bang on form at the end of a tough season for London Welsh,” said Exeter boss Rob Baxter. “With Greg having a recently converted from tight-head prop – he’s Premiership level in that position – what we see is a bigger guy with a big scrummaging background, but his biggest strength is his ball carrying.”
He is one of eight Old Cranleighans currently playing in the top flight.