Josh Hodge wants Exeter silverware before Newcastle Red Bulls move

A devastating attacking threat at his best, Hodge’s time at Sandy Park has been punctuated by a number of injuries.

Last season was his first where he was fully fit for the whole of the campaign, while he has recently returned to action after missing two months with a knee injury.

He says his time at Exeter has been key for his development having trained alongside and learned from some of the best players in Exeter’s history.

“Surrounding yourselves with the likes of your Jack Nowells, your Henry Slades, your Stuart Hoggs when he was here – the quality of players when I arrived, just before we won the double, it was Exeter at its best, it was firing,” he told BBC Sport.

“Obviously people move on, but it’s been really exciting to work with younger boys coming through the ranks as well.

“Exeter is in a really good state at the moment to hopefully be competing for three trophies now and potentially even win some silverware if we push on and work and stay on track, it’s exciting.”