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David Peter Ewers[2] (born 3 November 1990) is a Zimbabwean rugby union player who is currently contracted to the Stormers. He previously played for Ulster, Exeter Chiefs and Cornish Pirates.[3] He is capable of playing both Flanker and Number 8. Ewers is known for his destructive ball carrying, and exceptional defensive capabilities.[citation needed]
| Birth name | David Peter Ewers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 3 November 1990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Harare, Zimbabwe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 125 kg (19 st 10 lb) [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Ivybridge Community College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
editEwers attended Hillcrest Preparatory School in Mutare, before his family left Zimbabwe when he was 13, returning to his English grandparents in Ivybridge. His father was a teacher and working on a farm at the time.[4][5][6]
Ewers attended the AASE programme run by Ivybridge Community College in 2009 and 2010. Ewers was a member of the Ivybridge squad 1st XV which contended the AASE final of 2009 & 2010 and won the North of England 7s Tournament the same year.
Rugby playing career
editClub level
editEwers was signed up by the Chiefs in 2010[7] and made his first start for Exeter in the British and Irish Cup against Newport.[8]
Before becoming a senior member of the Chiefs squad, Ewers was dual-registered and frequently played for Cornish Pirates.
In Mar 2023, it was announced that Ewers would be joining Ulster for the start of the 2023/24 season in the URC. He left Ulster at the end of the season.[9]
In August 2024 it was announced that he would be joining the Stormers for the start of the 2024/25 season.[10]
International level
editEwers was selected for the England squad to face the Barbarians in the summer of 2014.[11] In February 2016 he was called up to England's 2016 Six Nations squad.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Aviva Premiership Rugby - Exeter Chiefs". web page. Premier Rugby. Archived from the original on 6 February 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
- ^ "DAVE EWERS". ESPN.com. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "Exeter youngsters head for Cornwall". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 July 2012.
- ^ "Rugby star recalls losing everything in Zim". 17 February 2018.
- ^ Broadbent, Rick. "England new boy Ewers finally settled after fleeing Mugabe regime".
- ^ "Dave Ewers follows David Pocock in beating pain of exile". 9 October 2013.
- ^ "Success Stories and Player Profiles". RFU.com. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
- ^ "Ewers hopes to make his first start for Exe in cup". Thisisexeter.co.uk. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2010.
- ^ "Ulster confirm a nine-strong leavers list that includes Dave Ewers". Rugby Pass. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ "EXPERIENCED EWERS JOINS DHL STORMERS". Stormers. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Mike Brown: Harlequins full-back one of 21 added by England". BBC Sport. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- ^ "Six Nations 2016: Manu Tuilagi in England squad for Wales game". BBC Sport. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
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