Tom Hooper

Australian back-row forwards have long been prized for their versatility and abrasiveness, and Tom Hooper carries that tradition at Exeter Chiefs. Born in January 2001, the Australian flanker is a powerful, mobile presence capable of covering across the back row, combining robust ball-carrying with a strong contribution at the breakdown. Hooper's game is built on physicality and engine: taking the ball into contact, competing for turnovers and getting through a heavy defensive workload. His ability to operate in more than one back-row role adds value for the Chiefs, giving the coaches flexibility in how they balance the pack. Still in the earlier stages of his career, the Australian brings size, athleticism and a confrontational edge to Exeter's forward effort, the kind of forward who thrives in the collision zones that define Premiership rugby. For the Chiefs he offers both immediate physical impact and the upside of a player whose best years lie ahead.