Chiefs prop Horn-Smith joins Sale

Exeter Chiefs prop Joe Horn-Smith has joined Premiership club Sale Sharks.

The 26-year-old, who has been a regular for England Students, has not featured at all for Chiefs this season.

The former Gloucester academy player joined Exeter in 2006 but made just one start and five substitute appearances for the Chiefs last season.

After going on trial at Sale two weeks ago and playing in a reserve team fixture he was offered a contract to play for the club.

"We were looking at Joe's individual situation and his obvious desire to play more games when this guaranteed opportunity came up at Sale," said Exeter director of rugby Pete Drewett.

"Everybody at the club wishes Joe great success because he has been a great servant to the club and has given his heart and soul to Exeter for a number of years."