Ross Vintcent Commits Future to Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs back row Ross Vintcent has committed his future to the club, signing a contract extension.

The Italian international, just a couple of months on from his debut for the Azzurri in the 2024 Guinness Six Nations, ensures he will remain a key cog in a competitive Chiefs’ pack.

The 21-year-old has been recognised as an emerging young talent in the Exeter ranks this season. Back in September, Vintcent had his eyes on a BUCS Super Rugby shirt with the University of Exeter but has since appeared in the Premiership Cup, Gallagher Premiership and Investec Champions Cup for Chiefs.

Having enjoyed every opportunity afforded to him in those competitions this season, Vintcent is eager to get back to work with his teammates and set new goals for the new season.

“I’m incredibly grateful to have made my debut in three different competitions for the Chiefs this season, though especially in the Premiership and the Champions Cup.

“My ultimate goal while a part of this Chiefs squad is to push on and try to win a title in the next few years.”

Debuting as a youngster for Zebre in the United Rugby Championship in May 2022, Vintcent made the switch to Devon shores later that same year to focus on his studies at the university.

Director of Rugby Rob Baxter plucked him from the university pathway at the outset of this season and has been impressed with the way Vintcent has handled the opportunity to immerse himself in the Chiefs first-team set-up.

“Ross is one of those young guys that we’re absolutely delighted has committed his long-term future here. Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen his potential grow and develop with how well he’s played for the University of Exeter.

“We made the decision to try to promote the young players coming through that system. He broke through a little last year with some great performances in the Premiership Cup, but to come in this season in the way that he did, he’s proved to be fast, aggressive, and he’s been the real point of difference to other people in the league with his pace and work rate.

“Seeing him breakthrough into the senior international Italian team, and for them to have their best Six Nations ever as he played a key part in some historical performances for them, was absolutely fantastic.

“We see him as a guy who can only grow and develop more in the coming seasons. We think he’s someone that could become a real star of the future for Exeter Chiefs.”

Vintcent is the latest member of the Chiefs forward pack to commit his future to staying at Sandy Park.