Byron McGuigan agrees new Chiefs deal

Byron McGuigan has today agreed terms on a new one-year deal with Exeter Chiefs.
The 25-year-old Namibian is the latest name to commit his future to the Devon club, having initially arrived at Sandy Park on a short-term deal to cover compatriot Chrysander Botha.
McGuigan, who has previously played for Border Bulldogs, Glasgow Warriors and Bay of Plenty, featured 17 times for the Chiefs last season, scoring three tries.
He said: ”I’m very happy to be staying with the Chiefs, I really enjoyed last season. I love being part of the club and I always said I wanted to stay here in Exeter.
“From day one it’s been an awesome experience for me – the players, the coaches, people around the club and the fans’ – they’ve all been brilliant and made me feel very welcome.
“Already working with the coaches here I know my game has improved a lot and it’s been great to be part of a squad that have done so well. Last season we got to a final, a semi-final in Europe and we just missed out on the play-offs, so I know this is a club moving in the right direction.
“Looking ahead, I know the make-up of the squad next year looks very strong, so hopefully we can work hard again and maybe go that one step further.”
Head coach Rob Baxter added: “Byron has some great qualities. He is a great competitor who really enjoys being at the club. He has really bought into all the elements of our culture and work ethic and he is a great team-mate and has done well for us every time he has stepped on to a rugby field.
“Sometimes we have put him in some pretty difficult situations. He came to us relatively late and has had to learn a lot quite quickly, but I think he has done really well. All of the qualities he has shown mean we want him to stay around for a bit longer.”