FORMER Worcester Warriors short-term signing Wilhelm van der Sluys has signed for Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs on a one-year deal.

The powerful South African lock, 25, heads to Sandy Park from Super Rugby side Kings.

Recruited by Worcester last season his spell at Sixways proved short-lived, making just one appearance in the Anglo-Welsh Cup before he enjoyed the odd loan game with Rotherham Titans and London Scottish.

He returned home to South Africa with the Kings in March and quickly established himself in their ranks, featuring in Super Rugby.