French High 14 aspect Pau have confirmed the signing of Exeter fly-half Joe Simmonds on a two-year deal.
The 26-year-old, who captained Exeter to the 2020 European Champions Cup and Premiership titles, has spent his total profession on the Devon membership.
He was one among a number of long-serving gamers to go away Sandy Park this summer time as a result of new decrease £5m wage cap.
His brother Sam Simmonds is joining Montpellier whereas fellow Chief Jack Nowell will move to La Rochelle.
Simmonds scored greater than 1,000 factors in 178 video games for Exeter and was awarded an MBE in December 2020 after the membership’s home and European double.
“I have been enjoying within the Premiership for some time now and the High 14 is a championship that draws me lots, similar to the Pau membership,” Simmonds advised the Pau web site.
“I feel I can carry management to the crew by giving lots on the pitch and serving to younger gamers develop. It is an ideal alternative to have the ability to play within the High 14.”