Zack Wimbush

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

Zack Wimbush

Date of birth	(2003-10-24) 24 October 2003 (age 21)[1]
Place of birth	Hong Kong
Height	198 cm (6 ft 6 in)[2]
Weight	110 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 Years Team Apps (Points) 2022– Exeter Chiefs 24 (20) Correct as of 24 April 2025

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]