Chiefs Academy make changes for Sale trip
Published on: 13/08/2026
One week on from a tough opening day, Exeter Chiefs Academy have rung the changes to their U18s line-up for round two of the PREM Rugby Next Gen competition.
Chiefs suffered a 10-52 loss against Harlequins U18s at Malvern College on the opening day of their campaign, however, they’re looking to find their footing against Sale Sharks U18s on Friday afternoon.
The changes begin with a reshuffle to the starting back-row as Luke McCaffrey shifts to number eight to make room for Bryce Mills coming into the starting line-up on the blindside flank. While George Blackburn is added to the line-up, coming onto the bench for the trip North to Sale FC’s ground.
The final score will be updated on our fixtures page here post-match.
Chiefs Academy U18s:
15 Joel Sefton-Iongi, Redruth RFC
14 Ethan Stacey, Exeter Athletic RFC
13 Harry Batten, Exmouth RFC
12 Austin Durrant, Tiverton RFC
11 Brandon Mua, Redruth RFC
10 Ruben Chugg, Barnstaple RFC
9 Alex Evans, Ivybridge RFC
1 Ollie Tichias, Ivybridge RFC
2 Theo McKay, Torquay Athletic RFC (c)
3 Clark Faber, Exeter Athletic RFC
4 Harry Friggens, Penzance and Newlyn RFC
5 Angus Cooke, Kingsbridge RFC
6 Bryce Mills, Ivybridge RFC
7 Ronnie Amestoy, Winscombe RFC
8 Luke McCaffrey, Newquay Hornets RFC
Replacements:
16 Charlie Swan, Redruth RFC
17 Archie Knox, Plymstock Oaks RFC
18 Alex Symons Hill, Falmouth RFC
19 Archie Parsons, Plymstock Oaks RFC
20 Harrison Riley, Amman United Whiteheads
21 Tom Powell, Redruth RFC
22 George Blackburn, Crediton RFC
Written By:
Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club
