Tshiunza sidelined until the new year

Exeter Chiefs and Wales lock Christ Tshiunza will miss the 2025 Quilter Nations Series due to a foot injury.

Tshiunza suffered the injury in the first half of Chiefs’ Gallagher PREM round one match against Northampton Saints at cinch stadium at Franklin’s Gardens last weekend.

Director of rugby Rob Baxter said: “Christ came off at half-time last weekend in some pain and on further investigation this week, it has been found that he has broken his foot.

“Following further assessment, the decision has been made that the injury will be able to heal by itself over time and not require surgery.”

The Welshman now enters a period of rehab with the Chiefs medical team. He is expected to be unavailable for a period of 8-12 weeks.