Exeter Chiefs Women have added versatile Molly Saunders to the squad ahead of the new season.
Formerly of Worcester Warriors Women, Saunders has been playing for her junior club, Sutton & Epsom RFC, ever since the demise of the Midlands outfit.
Before Warriors, Saunders played for Wasps, Richmond and Harlequins. The centre, who can also play at scrum-half, played sevens for Great Britian in Hamburg last year at the Rugby Europe Women's 7s Championship Series and was capped by England at U18s level.
Saunders said: “I’m really excited for the opportunity at Exeter this coming season. Exeter’s style of play is dynamic and emphasises the importance of skillset, making it a positive environment where I can learn and thrive as a player. The growth Exeter have shown over the last few seasons is something I’m really looking forward to being a part of, as well as enjoying the strong community support.”
Away from rugby, Saunders enjoys a beach volleyball and is a qualified personal trainer.
Head coach Susie Appleby said: “Where possible, we have been more than happy to find a place in our squad for players who were at Warriors. At just 23, Saunders has played a good standard of rugby and has a variety of life experience under her belt, so I think she will fit in well into the Chiefs culture where we work very hard but also try to have fun along the way.”
