Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their pack for the 2012/13 season by confirming the signing of Australian international forward Dean Mumm on a two-year deal.

The 28-year-old lock is set to leave Super 15 side New South Wales Waratahs at the end of the season and team up with Chiefs ahead of next term's twin assault on the Aviva Premiership and Heineken Cup.

New Zealand-born Mumm is six foot five, has won 33 international caps for Australia and is primarily a second row forward who can also play at flanker.

Mumm, who made his Test rugby debut against Ireland in 2008, started Waratahs 30-21 Super 12 Saturday home win over Melbourne Rebels at 4.

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