Overview
- Roots signs a two-year extension, keeping him at Sandy Park until the summer of 2028.
- He is the first Exeter player with a contract expiring this summer to agree new terms this season.
- Director of rugby Rob Baxter hails him as one of the club’s most influential performers, citing collision dominance and relentless work-rate.
- The 28-year-old has 55 appearances and 10 tries for Exeter since joining from Ospreys in 2023, and owns four England caps plus an England A captaincy in November.
- Roots says he feels something building at the club, as Exeter’s strong start has them second in the Premiership.