Australia star Ikitau hopeful of Exeter return
Len Ikitau has made eight appearances for Exeter this season
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Australia centre Len Ikitau says he would like to return to Exeter in the future.
The 27-year-old is on a one-season deal at Sandy Park before he returns home to the Brumbies ahead of the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
Regarded as one of the premier centres in world rugby, Ikitau has scored two tries in an injury-hit spell at Exeter - he missed four months after needing shoulder surgery in December.
"I think looking towards the end of 2027, there's a potential chance of coming back if everything falls into place," he told BBC Sport.
"I've loved my time here and I've really enjoyed it, my family's enjoyed it and hopefully this isn't the end."
Exeter are the subject of a possible takeover by the owners of Premier League football side AFC Bournemouth as the Prem moves towards a franchise model.
Ikitau says talks are ongoing between his representatives and Exeter boss Rob Baxter as he looks to the future, having played just eight times since his move last autumn due to the shoulder injury.
"I think it's just been going on behind the scenes with my manager," he added.
"Obviously I told him how much I've really enjoyed my time here and that if there was any possibility of coming back, would he look into it
"So I guess it's just kind of sitting back and waiting to be honest and hoping that everything falls into place."
