Wasps sign Exeter prop Jack Owlett

Wasps have announced the signing of promising Exeter Chiefs tighthead prop Jack Owlett.

The 23-year-old will make the switch to Ricoh Arena in the summer after spending two seasons with the 2016/17 Premiership champions.

Wasps Director of Rugby Dai Young said: “Jack is a promising young player who we’re looking forward to working with to try and help reach his potential.

“With the recent signing of Jeff Toomaga-Allen and also Kieran Brookes both at the Club next season, Jack will have a wealth of experience to tap into and will no doubt make huge strides in his development.”

Owlett was a key part of the University of Exeter side which lifted the BUCS title at Twickenham in 2016, with his on-field displays catching the attention of the Chiefs, who used the A League as an opportunity to look at the tighthead’s potential.

The former Scotland Under 20s international was offered a senior Academy contract with the club following his full-time education and has since gone on to make six first-team appearances.