Ospreys raid Chiefs for second signing ahead of next season

The Ospreys have signed versatile back Dan John from the Exeter Chiefs ahead of next season.

The announcement has come a day after the former Wales U20 international, 24, was included in a cohort of 20 players the club confirmed will leave Sandy Park at the end of the season.

The Cardiff-born back has spent six years at Exeter, originally joining the academy ahead of the 2020/21 season, making 33 appearances and scoring six tries.

He will provide cover across the backline for the Ospreys, who have also recruited Wales wing Tom Rogers ahead of next season.

“I’m really excited by the prospect of playing for the Ospreys in the BKT URC,” John said ahead of his move. “There are some quality players in the team and they play some exciting rugby, I think it’s somewhere that will help me take my game to the next level.

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“I’ve spent so many years at Exeter and I’m incredibly grateful to the players, coaches and supporters for making my time at the club as good as it was. I’m looking forward to starting this new chapter of my career back in Wales, and I can’t wait to get started.

Ospreys head coach Mark Jones added: “We’re really happy to have Dan joining up with us ahead of next season. He’s a versatile player that can affect the game from a few different positions and we think he’ll be well suited to the brand of rugby that we want to play at St Helen’s next season.

“It was important for us to not only add depth to our backline but to add quality where possible and Dan is someone that will definitely have a welcome impact on our options in the backline.

“As a club we place a high importance on developing Welsh talent, so this signing made a lot of sense for us on multiple fronts. We’re exciting to see how Dan progresses in an Ospreys jersey.”