Zack Wimbush

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Zack Wimbush
Date of birth (2003-10-24) 24 October 2003 (age 21) [1]
Place of birth Hong Kong
Height198 cm (6 ft 6 in) [2]
Weight110 kg (243 lb; 17 st 5 lb) [3]
School Exeter College
University University of Exeter
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team Exeter Chiefs
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(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.

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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]

International status

Wimbush was born in Hong Kong and qualifies for both England on his father’s side and Wales on his mother’s side. [12]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Zack Wimbrush". itsrugby. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  3. ↑ "Zack Wimbrush". allrugby. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 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.
  12. ↑ "Warren Gatland racing to recruit Exeter's Zack Wimbush for Wales". www.rugbypass.com. 10 September 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
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