Congratulations to Henry, Mitch, Alfie, Ayden and Jack in Form 4 (Year 10) who have all been selected for the Exeter Chiefs Developing Player Pathway (DPP), a national programme managed by the RFU and delivered locally in partnership with the RFU, Regional Academy and Constituent Bodies. Some of the boys are playing for Devon and some for Cornwall, the two catchment areas in the DPP. Some of the boys have also qualified for the Elite Player Pathway. 

The Exeter Chiefs DPP is the first stage on the academy pathway, it is a development led environment and allows basic principles to be introduced to the players. The programme is player centred, development driven and competition supported with the wants and needs of young players at its core. Putting player enjoyment and rugby's core values first and foremost, the ambition is to ensure young people enjoy the game for longer and into their adult years. The DPP will help players find the right pathway to follow in the game, whether that is into professional rugby or long-term participation at a level appropriate to them. 

The boys were selected earlier this year, but we've only just managed to get them together for a photo! WELL DONE!