Tommy Wyatt: Exeter Chiefs full-back extends contract

Exeter Chiefs full-back Tommy Wyatt has signed a new contract with the club.

The 24-year-old has impressed this season and taken his overall tally to nine tries in 36 games since joining Chiefs permanently.

The Taunton product was originally dual-registered with Championship side Cornish Pirates.

“I’m really excited for the next few years in an Exeter Chiefs shirt,” Wyatt said.

“I’ve relished my time here so far and I’m looking forward to whatever comes next.”

Wyatt suffered a serious knee injury in January when he ruptured his ACL knee ligament.

“Tommy at the start of the season was like a steam train,” said Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter.

“He’s very strong on the ball and he was making numerous breaks from behind the line. He was very safe and very strong for us. He was tearing it up in the Premiership – leading the way in a number of charts.

“Unfortunately, he picked up a serious injury but he’s rehabbing very well, and we’re pleased with how he’s adapted to that process. We’re really looking forward to seeing him next season, as we know he’ll come back fighting fit and he’ll hopefully have even more of a positive impact for us.”

Exeter have three league games remaining this season and sit seventh in the Premiership, five points off the top four play-off spots.