Van Der Sluys leaves Exeter Chiefs

Wilhelm Van Der Sluys has bid farewell to Exeter Chiefs, bringing to an end his two-season association with the Premiership club.

The South African-born forward says goodbye Sandy Park before jetting back to his homeland to take up a contract offer with Super Rugby outfit, the Lions.

The 27-year-old was brought to Devon by Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter in July 2017 from the Kings initially on a one-year deal, but he did enough during that first season to convince Baxter to prolong his stay.

A member of the victorious Anglo-Welsh Cup winning side that defeated Bath at Kingsholm last term, he departs having made 12 appearances in total.