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Exeter Chief's Offer Too Low for Rusi Tuima
6 Jan
Summary
- Rusi Tuima is leaving Exeter Chiefs for Newcastle Falcons this summer.
- Exeter's contract offer was not competitive enough financially.
- Tuima has scored 20 tries in 74 games for Exeter since 2019.
Exeter Chiefs' Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, has confirmed that lock Rusi Tuima will leave the club in the summer to join Newcastle Falcons. Baxter stated that Exeter presented their most competitive offer, but it ultimately fell short of what Newcastle could provide financially.
Tuima, a former England Under-20 international, has been a significant player for the Chiefs since his debut in 2019, accumulating 20 tries in 74 appearances. His decision to move is reportedly influenced by securing his and his family's long-term future.
Baxter expressed understanding for Tuima's choice, attributing the departure to the realities of player contracts and squad financial structures within professional rugby. He affirmed that Tuima remains a committed member of the Exeter squad for the remainder of the current season.
