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In demand: Ospreys prop Nicky Smith
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Exeter Chiefs have sounded out Ospreys and Wales prop Nicky Smith about a potential move to Sandy Park when his contract runs out this summer.
Smith, 28, is one of a whole host of players stuck in limbo while the Welsh Rugby Union continue to take their time to offer players new deals.
Chiefs boss Rob Baxter is looking for a top-class prop with Harry Williams joining Luke Cowan-Dickie and Sam Simmonds at Montpellier. Smith has spent the whole of his career at his hometown club and, this year has been linked with...