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Roots Ruled Out: Exeter Star's Calf Injury Sidelines Him
20 Mar
Summary
- Ethan Roots faces a six-week absence from rugby due to a calf injury.
- The injury will cause him to miss crucial fixtures in domestic and European competitions.
- Exeter receives a boost with the return of Tom Hooper and Scott Sio from injury.

Exeter Chiefs player Ethan Roots has been ruled out for up to six weeks due to a calf injury. The 28-year-old back-rower suffered a muscle tear during training sessions prior to the team's recent Premiership Cup semi-final victory.
This injury means Roots will miss several key matches, including Premiership fixtures against Sale, Newcastle, Northampton, and Gloucester. He will also be unavailable for the European Challenge Cup knockout game versus Munster. The timeframe for his return is currently set for the beginning of May.
Fortunately for Exeter, scans have confirmed that Roots will not require surgery, which would have ended his season prematurely. The team has also received positive news regarding the availability of Australian players Tom Hooper and prop Scott Sio, both of whom are now fit and ready to play after recovering from their respective injuries.




