21 Jan 2014

Thomas Waldrom on the move

6:01 am on 21 January 2014

The former New Zealand rugby player Thomas Waldrom is on the move in English rugby.

The number eight is leaving Leicester after 4 years and has signed a 3-year deal with Exeter from the start of next season.

Waldrom has played 5 times for England having qualified via an English grandmother.

The 30-year-old will provide stiff competition to current first-choice Chiefs number eight Dave Ewers.

Waldrom, who has also played for New Zealand sides Hurricanes and Crusaders, has made 105 appearances for the Tigers, scoring 21 tries, and earned a Premiership title and a Cup winner's medal.

He was also named the Rugby Players' Association Player of the Year in 2011.