Exeter bring in Loughborough back Tasker

Georgina TaskerImage source, Getty Images
Image caption,

Georgina Tasker can play at either full-back or wing

  • Published

Exeter have signed former Loughborough Lightning back Georgina Tasker for the forthcoming Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR) season.

The 21-year-old scored 10 tries in 51 games for Lightning and has also featured for England's under-20s and sevens sides.

Tasker has also been part of Loughborough University’s British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) side.

"She has excelled for Loughborough in BUCS and also shown herself to be a potent attacking threat for Lightning in the PWR," Exeter boss Susie Appleby told the club website., external

"Despite her age, she has already taken on leadership responsibility and that is massive considering the experienced players she has had around her.

"We are excited to see her develop further with us with the support of our passionate fans here at Sandy Park."