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Chiefs learn of end-of-season depature just days into new campaign

Exeter Chiefs have suffered their first recruitment setback of the new season, with tighthead Josh Iosefa-Scott set to move to France when his contract runs out at the end of this season.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 8:53 AM
Chiefs learn of end-of-season depature just days into new campaign
Key Things to Know
  • Josh Iosefa-Scott will leave Exeter Chiefs to join French club Provence on a permanent deal at season's end.
  • The 30-year-old tighthead prop could make his 100th appearance for Exeter Chiefs against Bath this weekend.
  • Exeter Chiefs and Bristol Bears are both monitoring English-qualified Edinburgh winger Malelili Satala.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Exeter Chiefs tighthead prop Josh Iosefa-Scott is set to leave the club at the end of the season to join French side Provence on a permanent deal, according to L'Equipe. The 30-year-old prop, who joined Exeter from Waikato and the Highlanders in 2021, is on the verge of making his 100th appearance for the club if he features against Bath.

Meanwhile, Exeter Chiefs and Bristol Bears are both reportedly monitoring Edinburgh winger Malelili Satala, who is in the final year of his contract. Satala, who is English-qualified, is being considered by Exeter as a potential replacement should winger Olly Woodburn retire at the conclusion of the campaign.

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