By MARK STEVENS

Tom Hendrickson is settling well to life in the Far East having swapped the Premiership for that of Japanese Rugby League One.
In what was a surprise mid-season switch, the 29-year-old centre brought to a close a near ten-year association with Exeter to take up his new opportunity on the other side of the world with Kintetsu Liners.
It’s a decision, however, Hendrickson says he wanted to take in a bid to try something different in terms of his rugby career.
“It’s been quite a culture shock, but in a good way,” he says. “I would have been disappointed if it was the same as ...