'We’re all disappointed': Former Stormers prop's bleak start to new season
NEWS: Exeter Chiefs loosehead prop Kwenzo Blose has suffered a setback just as he was gaining momentum in England.
On Tuesday, his club confirmed that he is due to undergo surgery on an achilles injury.
The injury occurred during the Chiefs’ second-round PREM match against Newcastle Red Bulls at Sandy Park on Saturday.
Brought into the game in the 56th minute, just 10 minutes later, Blose stayed down after a scrum inside the Chiefs’ half.
Following scans, it has been determined that the prop has ruptured his achilles and will require surgery.
Blose joined the Chiefs from the Stormers last year ahead of the 2024/2025 season.
Director of rugby Rob Baxter said: “We’re all disappointed for Kwenzo. He really started to emerge for us at the tail end of last season, and he’s been a consistent performer for us so far this season.
“It will test the depth of our front row a little now, but we hope that if all goes to plan, we hope to see Kwenzo back before the end of the season.”
Following surgery this week, Blose will undergo a period of rehabilitation with the Chiefs’ medical team.
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