Chiefs Academy name side for season opener against Harlequins
Published on: 05/08/2026
Exeter Chiefs Academy have named their first U18s team of the new season as they prepare to launch their PREM Rugby Next Gen campaign against Harlequins U18s.
All round one fixtures for the whole league will take place at Malvern College in Worcestershire, with Chiefs due to kick-off at 13:45.
Hooker Theo McKay takes the captain’s armband in a side which represents five different local schools; Exeter College, Truro College, Blundell’s School, Taunton School and Newquay Tretherras. The players also play their club rugby at 14 different clubs across Devon and Cornwall.
Chiefs academy confirmation coach Ali Hepher added: “We’ve got a few lads away on age-grade international duty at the start of the season, so it’ll allow us to see the performances of some of the wider group and gives some lads the opportunity to impress.”
The final score will be updated on our fixtures page here post-match.
Chiefs Academy U18s:
15 Joel Sefton-Iongi, Redruth RFC
14 Brandon Mua, Redruth RFC
13 Harry Batten, Exmouth RFC
12 Austin Durrant, Tiverton RFC
11 Ethan Stacey, Exeter Athletic 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 Ronnie Amestoy, Winscombe RFC
7 Luke McCaffrey, Newquay Hornets RFC
8 Harrison Riley, Amman United Whiteheads
Replacements:
16 Charlie Swan, Redruth RFC
17 Archie Knox, Plymstock Oaks RFC
18 Alex Symons Hill, Falmouth RFC
19 Bryce Mills, Ivybridge RFC
20 Archie Parsons, Plymstock Oaks RFC
21 Tom Powell, Redruth RFC
22 Seb Sharp, Exeter College
23 Louis Pearn, Newquay Hornets RFC
Written By:
Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club
