BATH have announced the signing of Exeter Chiefs full-back Luke Arscott on a two-year deal.

The 29 year old has featured for the Chiefs for the last four years, emerging as one of the best full-backs in the Aviva Premiership.

Bath head coach Mike Ford said: “We are really pleased Luke is joining us. We had a gap in the squad for a more experienced out-and-out full-back and Luke fits the bill perfectly.

"He’s got all the attributes you’d expect, and he’ll be a very good fit at the club.”

Arscott added: “I’m very excited by the opportunity to join Bath, and I’m looking forward to linking up with the squad for pre-season.

"You can see how much they have developed this year, and the potential that is still there, so it will be great to be part of that going forward into the new season.”

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