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Dave Ewers: Former Exeter flanker retires from rugby union aged 34

The Zimbabwe-born forward has spent the past season playing for Cape Town-based side Stormers in the United Rugby Championship where he played nine times.

“Thank you to Rob (Baxter, Exeter director of rugby) and everyone involved at Exeter for giving me the opportunity all those years ago, was a special journey going from the Championship to winning the double in 2020,” Ewers said on social media as he announced his retirement., external

“To all the boys, thank you for all the memories, I feel nothing but blessed to have experienced everything along the way with you all, on and off the pitch.

“We shared some incredible memories that I will never forget.

“A special mention to all the backroom staff of everywhere I’ve been, and especially Exeter where I had all my injuries. Thank you for getting me back on the pitch.

“To all the fans, near and far, thank you for all the support over the years, it’s meant a lot to me.”





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