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Exeter's 124kg signing shows off freakish strength in the gym
By Josh Raisey
Exeter Chiefs' summer signing Will Goodrick-Clarke has found a way to impress his new fanbase before a match has even been played in the new season.
In the midst of their preseason, the 28-year-old prop was in the gym recently, where he was able to exhibit his strength to his new teammates.
The Chiefs shared a video online recently of the 124kg loosehead dumbbell pressing 70kg in each hand for six reps, which only suggests he is capable of doing significantly more.
The former London Irish prop joined Exeter from Ealing Trailfinders this summer with a number of props leaving Sandy Park. He has already found a way to impress the Chiefs faithful before even stepping onto the pitch.
With Exeter starting their Gallagher Premiership campaign against Leicester Tigers on September 21, they have four preseason friendlies against London Scottish, Cornish Pirates, Ospreys and Ulster beginning on August 24.
“We knew some looseheads would be moving on and we wanted to replace them, as well as add to what we have here by signing a quality player who we knew had Premiership experience but was also of the right age range to be here for a prolonged time with a lot of rugby left in him," he said.
“Will fills that mould fantastically for us. He’s an established player who was playing very well for London Irish at the time of their demise. He had worked closely with Ross McMillan and Ross had a lot of good things to say about him – his work ethic, the quality of player and the person that he is.
“We watched a lot of him playing in the Championship this season and saw he was playing well, so we think he’ll be a fantastic addition to our squad. We know he’s desperate to get back into playing in the Premiership to push on and try to be successful and win trophies. And that’s exactly the type of player we’re looking to bring in.
“He’s a guy that’s got some experience already but that we’ll help to keep improving and hopefully he can be the type of guy that helps to drive us forward and be a successful team in the future.”
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Hopefully Joe stays where he is. That would mean Les, McKellar, larkham and Cron should as well. It’s the stability we need in the state programs. But, if Joe goes, RA with its current financial situation will be forced into promoting from within. And this will likely destabilise other areas.
To better understand some of the entrenched bitterness of those outside of NZ and NSW (as an example 😂), Nic, there is probably a comparison to the old hard heads of welsh rugby who are still stuck in the 1970s. Before the days where clubs merged, professionalism started, and the many sharp knives were put into the backs of those who loved the game more than everyone else. I’m sure you know a few... But given your comparison of rugby in both wales and Australia, there are a few north of the tweed that will never trust a kiwi or NSWelshman because of historical events and issues over the history of the game. It is what it is. For some, time does not heal all wounds. And it is still festering away in some people. Happy holidays to you. All the best in 2025.
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