RossVintcent

Dynamic, young back-row Ross Vintcent came into the Chiefs set-up through the club's close links with the University of Exeter, where Vintcent established himself as a key figure in the EURFC green and white shirt.

South-African born, Vintcent was named in the Italian Academy for the 2020/21 and 2021/22 seasons alongside being a part of the Zebre squad. The forward made his debut for Zebre in a URC encounter with Cardiff Rugby in May 2022.

Vintcent would feature twice more that season – against Benetton and Connacht – before making the move to Exeter.

Linking up with Chiefs, it was clear to see the talents of the all-action flanker, who made his debut for the club in a PREM Rugby Cup clash away to Bristol Bears in September 2022.

Enjoying what may be described as a 'breakout season' in 2023/24, Vintcent's performances caught the eye of international selectors and he was handed his Italian national team debut during the 2024 Guinness Six Nations.

Since that first season as a first-team regular, Vintcent has put his body on the line time and again for Chiefs. Regularly competing against the likes of Ethan Roots, Greg Fisilau and Tom Hooper for a starting berth in the back-row, Vintcent has been a real threat to many an opposition in his more than 50 Chiefs appearances.