Lewis Pearson

Lewis Pearson, born 26 October 1999, is a back-row forward attached to Exeter Chiefs in the Gallagher Premiership. The flanker progressed through the club's Sandy Park academy structure and has been part of the senior setup as Exeter rebuilds its forward depth following the departure of several long-serving back-rowers in recent seasons. Pearson's game is built on the workrate metrics that define Premiership flankers — high tackle counts, repeat involvements at the breakdown, and a willingness to carry into the tight channels where ground is hard won. He has typically been seen in cup competitions and on the bench during league rounds, the proving ground at Exeter for players moving from academy promise into senior rotation. The Chiefs' coaching staff are known for their patient, long-view approach with internally developed forwards, and Pearson's profile — durable, low-fuss, defensively reliable — fits the template the club has historically prized. His next phase is about converting matchday squad exposure into starting opportunities, particularly in a back row where competition for selection remains intense across the league, cup and European fixtures that fill out a typical Exeter campaign.