Josh Hodge

An attacking fullback with an eye for the counter, Josh Hodge plies his trade with Exeter Chiefs in the Gallagher Premiership. Born on 23 May 2000, the England-qualified back is renowned for his pace and his willingness to launch attacks from deep, making him a constant threat whenever he fields the ball in the backfield. Hodge pairs his running game with a reliable boot, offering Exeter a goal-kicking option as well as a strike runner from fullback or the wing. Comfortable under the high ball and quick to inject himself into the attacking line, he embodies the ambitious, ball-in-hand approach that has characterised Exeter's rugby. Having developed within the Chiefs' set-up, he continues to stake his claim as one of the more exciting young backfield operators in the English game, combining individual flair with the positional discipline the role demands.