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Exeter Rugby Star Painter Signs New Deal After Injury Comeback
21 May
Summary
- Ehren Painter has committed his future to Exeter Rugby with a new contract.
- The prop returns after a significant 15-month recovery from a knee injury.
- Director of Rugby Rob Baxter highlighted his importance for squad depth.
Exeter Rugby prop Ehren Painter has signed a new deal with the Gallagher Premiership club. The 28-year-old tight-head prop is now back in contention after being sidelined for 15 months with a torn anterior cruciate knee ligament. Painter joined Exeter in March 2023 and has since made 32 appearances for the Chiefs.
He recently featured twice for Cornish Pirates as part of his rehabilitation and played for the Exeter XV against Cornwall. Director of Rugby Rob Baxter praised Painter's resilience through his injury and acknowledged his skill, especially at the set piece. Baxter stressed the importance of having quality props like Painter to ensure the squad remains competitive throughout the season, highlighting his vital role in achieving squad depth and covering injuries or allowing for rest and rotation.
