4.\u00a0Ikitau Hits the West Country<\/p>\n
Exeter Chiefs have struggled in recent campaigns, but they\u2019re showing serious intent with some big-name signings to change that narrative. Chief among them is Len Ikitau, the talented centre from the Brumbies, who arrives alongside international teammate Tom Hooper. Both featured against the Lions this summer and come with plenty of hype.<\/p>\n
Henry Slade has often played at 12 for England and will likely shift there to make room for Ikitau at 13\u2014a pairing that could bring balance and bite to the midfield. With both players internationally proven, Chiefs fans have reason for optimism. It\u2019s clear Exeter have no intention of languishing near the bottom with the Falcons this year.<\/p>\n
5.\u00a0Petti Party in South West London<\/p>\n
It doesn\u2019t get much bigger than signing a Champions Cup winner\u2014and that\u2019s exactly what Harlequins have done by bringing in Bordeaux\u2019s versatile lock\/flanker Guido Petti. The Argentine international was crucial to Bordeaux\u2019s European triumph this year, serving as the ideal link man between forwards and backs.<\/p>\n
Quins underwhelmed last season, finishing just shy of the play-off race, but the addition of someone like Petti\u2014alongside stars like Marcus Smith\u2014could tip the balance. Although he can operate in the second row, he typically plays on the flanks, adding some much-needed physicality to the back row. With fellow Puma Rodrigo Isgro also in the squad, the South American spice might be just what Quins need to cook up something special.<\/p>\n
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