Exeter Chiefs’ giant second row forward Will Carrick-Smith has joined London Welsh on a short-term contract.

The 6ft 11in Carrick-Smith, 21, made his debut for Exeter against the Exiles in the LV= Cup in November last year at the Kassam Stadium, marking the occasion with a try.

The former England Under 19 international dual-registered with Plymouth Albion last season, before spending this summer playing in Australia.