North Harbour
2019–2020
Appearances
20
Points
0
Ethan Roots
Blindside FlankerNumber 8
Nationality
England
Current club
Exeter Chiefs
Competition
Premiership Rugby
Age
28
Reported · 2026-11-06
Height
189 cm
Reported · 2026-10-28
Weight
114 kg
Reported · 2026-10-28
Career · Exeter leader
Has regularly captained Exeter in the absence of Dafydd Jenkins and Jack Yeandle.
Player data & sources
Caps use dated, reviewed snapshots. Measurements require a source; estimates also require a dated basis. Missing facts remain unrecorded while review continues.
- Age: 28 · reported · as of 2026-11-06
- Height: 189 cm · reported · as of 2026-10-28
- Weight: 114 kg · reported · as of 2026-10-28
Career Success
Honours
England international
Māori All Blacks representative
Career Journey
Club History
Crusaders
2020–2020
Appearances
1
Points
0
Ospreys
2021–2023
Appearances
38
Points
5
Exeter Chiefs
2023–Present
Appearances
72
Points
55
Career Story
Career Highlights
Represented the Māori All Blacks before moving from New Zealand to the Ospreys.
Established himself immediately as one of Exeter's most physical and influential forwards.
Produced a player-of-the-match performance on his England debut against Italy in 2024.
Passed 70 Exeter appearances and became a leading voice within the Chiefs pack.
Player Profile
Player Summary
Ethan Roots is a confrontational, high-work-rate back-row forward whose route from North Harbour and the Crusaders to Wales, Exeter and England reflects his persistence and physical edge.