Zack Wimbush

Zack Wimbush
Date of birth (2003-10-24) 24 October 2003 (age 21)[1]
Place of birthHong Kong
Height198 cm (6 ft 6 in)[2]
Weight110 kg (243 lb; 17 st 5 lb)[3]
SchoolExeter College
UniversityUniversity of Exeter
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team Exeter Chiefs
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– Exeter Chiefs 18 (15)
Correct as of 5 October 2024

Zack Wimbush (born 24 October 2003) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a centre for Exeter Chiefs.

Early life

Born in Hong Kong, Wimbush started playing rugby there at the age of eight years-old at the Valley Fort club. At the age of 13 years-old he moved to Mount Kelly School in Tavistock, whom he also played for at club level.[4] Wimbush then attended Exeter College.[5] In 2023, he was attending Exeter University.[6]

Career

Wimbush was invited to England Under-18 training camps a year young, without playing a game.[4] An injury the following year prevented him from becoming an age-grade international.[4]

Wimbush made his debut for Exeter Chiefs in November 2022, in the Premiership Rugby Cup against Bath Rugby.[7][8] He scored his first try for Exeter in the European Rugby Champions Cup against Glasgow Warriors in January 2024.[9] Wimbush also scored during their quarter-final elimination against Toulouse.[10] He scored his first try for Exeter in the Premiership against Newcastle Falcons in March 2024.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Zack Wimbrush". ultimaterugby. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Zack Wimbrush". itsrugby. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Zack Wimbrush". allrugby. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  4. ^ a b c Morgan, Charlie (12 August 2024). "Meet Zack Wimbush, the 6ft 6in Exeter centre who plays like a Fijian". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Zack Wimbush". Exeter Chiefs. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  6. ^ "Bath's BUCS Super Rugby winning run comes to a battling end as table-topping Exeter extend their perfect start". Team Bath. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  7. ^ Stevens, Mark (25 November 2022). "Exeter 25 Bath 22". Exeter Chiefs. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Premiership Rugby Cup: Exeter Chiefs 25-22 Bath - Chiefs preserve winning record". BBC Sport. 26 November 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  9. ^ Meagher, Gerrard (13 January 2024). "Exeter into Champions Cup knockout stages after Wimbush thwarts Glasgow". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  10. ^ Mann, Mantej (14 April 2024). "Champions Cup: Toulouse 64-26 Exeter - Five-time winners reach semi-finals in style". BBC Sport. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  11. ^ Stevens, Mark (23 March 2024). "Exeter Chiefs comeback inspired by next generation". The Times. Retrieved 25 March 2024.