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Exeter provide Nowell injury update

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Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter remains hopeful that winger Jack Nowell will play again before the end of the current season.

Having spent much of the current campaign working his way back from surgery on his foot in October, then a hamstring tear just days before he was set to return to action, the 28-year-old is set for more time on the sidelines after picking up a knee ligament injury in Exeter’s Gallagher Premiership victory over Worcester Warriors.

In what was only his third appearance of the season, the England and British Lions winger limped out of the action during the second half of the Chiefs’ 41-10 success at Sandy Park.

In what has been a season to forget for the 28-year-old Cornishman, who has missed much of the campaign as he recovered from surgery on his foot in October, then tearing a hamstring days before he was set to return to action.

Addressing the media ahead of next week’s Premiership trip to London Irish, Baxter was able to give an update on Nowell

“We have got a few bumps and bruises this week,” said Baxter. “None of it looks long term, other than Jack Nowell who it looks like will be out for at least a few weeks. He has unfortunately sprained his MCL in that awkward tackle, just the way he fell.

“Again that is a bit of a crippling blow for him having only just got back fit and looking good and sharp. We know he had really taken his time on his rehab to get back right 100 percent so that is a disappointment for him and for us.

“I hope this won’t be the end of his season and we will see him before the end.”

Chiefs have four more regular-season games and with a play-off semi-final likely and then potential final the following week, making it a maximum of six games remaining over a seven-week time frame.

Discussing Nowell’s emotional reaction to the bad news, Baxter added: “Initially, straight after the game he was pretty distraught but he is a really positive character and he looks for the positives whenever he can.

“I had a couple of chats with him this week, one on the phone and a couple in person and all he is focusing on now is to get himself fit and available for some possible late season games. He is brilliant like that and we are going to give him every opportunity to have some more input in our season, hopefully.”

Source – Exeter Chiefs Rugby

By Mark Stevens
14/5/21


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SHARKS TO SIGN FIJI SKIPPER NAYACALEVU

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Sale Sharks have agreed a deal to sign Fiji captain Waisea Nayacalevu from French Top14 side Toulon. 

The explosive centre, who starred for his country during the recent World Cup, has signed a one-year contract with an option for a further year. 

He will join up with Alex Sanderson’s Sharks squad ahead of the start of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership season. 

Waisea, 33, said: “I’ve watched the Premiership for a long time and it’s always been in the back of my mind that I would love to play there one day and experience rugby in England. 

“Now that opportunity has arrived and I’m really, really happy and grateful. I’m so excited to get over there and join the boys and see how I can contribute to the team. 

“I have spoken to Telusa Veainu and he only has positive things to say about the club and about Manchester. 

“I’m looking forward to playing with some of the guys I’ve played against, like Tom Curry and George Ford. But I also know there are a lot of really talented young players in the Sale Sharks squad and I’m excited to share my experience and help them develop as much as I can.  

“I told Alex that it’s what I’ve been doing for the last few years of my career and it’s something I’m passionate about.” 

Nayacalevu, who stands at 6’4” and weighs in at 16st 7lb, spent ten years at Top14 side Stade Français before making the switch to Toulon in 2022.  

He has won 34 caps for Fiji, slotting in at both centre and on the wing, and captained his country at last year’s World Cup, where the Pacific Islanders made the quarter-finals, losing 30-24 to England in Marseille. 

He also famously scored for Fiji in their memorable pre-World Cup win against England at Twickenham. 

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Falcons star to join Saracens

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Phil Brantingham to join Saracens

Tuesday 05 March 2024 Written by: Tom Grisedale

Prop-forward Phil Brantingham will leave Newcastle Falcons in the summer to join Saracens.

The 22-year-old has played 25 games for his home town club, and leaves with the thanks and best wishes of everyone at the Falcons.

Chairman of rugby Matt Thompson said: “Phil has done well for us and we made him a good offer to stay here.

“We respect his decision and wish him all the best for his move in the summer, but between now and then he will be fully committed to finishing the season strongly for Newcastle Falcons.”

Source – Newcastle Falcons Rugby


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WIESE SET TO RETURN TO SA

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Sale Sharks can confirm that forward Cobus Wiese will leave the club at the end of the season to return to South Africa. 

The 26-year-old lock has played almost 80 games for the club and scored five tries since joining from the DHL Stormers ahead of the 2020/21 season. 

He played a key role last year as Sale reached the Premiership final, and this season he has featured a further 13 times for Alex Sanderson’s side. 

Alex said: “Cobus will be missed by all of us on so many levels. He’s the most polite and courteous of people off the field, but the most wildly excitable man on the field, and on a night out. 

“To say Cobus wears his heart on his sleeve is to do him a disservice with regards to his emotional commitment for which his body has paid the price on occasion.  

“He leads by example and has earnt the respect and adoration of the group both on a professional and a personal level. We wish him every success and happiness with his move back home.” 

Everyone at Sale Sharks would like to thank Cobus for his contribution to the club and the team during his time here and we wish him all the very best for the future.  

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