Julian Salvi to sign for the Exeter Chiefs instead of rumoured Paris move

• Salvi follows Leicester Tigers colleague Geoff Parling to Exeter • He was linked with Stade Français and rejected bigger deals in favour of ExeterExeter Chiefs will announce on Thursday the signing of the Leicester flanker Julian Salvi, who is leaving Welford Road this summer after four years. The 29-year-old Australian had been linked with the Top 14 side Stade Français but has instead opted to remain in the Premiership and relocate to Devon.Salvi will find himself among familiar company, with his Tigers colleague Geoff Parling also heading to Sandy Park and a former team-mate, Thoma…