Following the signing of Italian international Stephen Varney, the Chiefs have reportedly lined up the Gloucester player as their next acquisition.
Exeter Chiefs are poised to announce that they are signing Italian scrum-half Stephen Varney, who left West Country rivals Gloucester for a short-term stint in France with Vannes earlier in the season.
England’s resounding 68-14 victory against Wales ended Ireland’s pursuit of a third consecutive championship crown.
Simon Easterby’s side stuttered to victory in Rome before their hopes of a third consecutive Six Nations title ended.
Ireland required a resounding win to put pressure on their title rivals.
Ireland player ratings: Ireland made it hard on themselves, securing a narrow 22-17 win over Italy in Rome that ended their Guinness Six Nations on more of a whimper than a high note.
Italy player ratings: England versus Italy games have always been tough affairs for the Azzurrri, and this 47-24 thumping was no different.
Italy have never beaten England in 31 previous meetings.