Ethan Burger
| Born | 23 May 2000[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 133 kg (20 st 13 lb; 293 lb)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Pretoria | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ethan Burger (born 23 May 2000) is a South African professional rugby union footballer who plays as a prop forward for Exeter Chiefs.
Career
Burger joined Exeter Chiefs in October 2024 having played previously as a prop forward for university side Tuks Rugby in South Africa and the U19 side of the Blue Bulls in Pretoria.[3][4][5]
Burger spent time on loan at Plymouth Albion during the 2024-25 season, his performances included a hat-trick of tries against Darlington Mowden Park R.F.C. in April 2025.[6][7]
Burger made his debut for Exeter Chiefs in the Rugby Premiership on 11 October 2025 against Bristol Bears.[8] He made his first start the following week in a 38-0 win over Harlequins on 19 October.[9]
References
- ^ "Ethan Burger". All Rugby. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
- ^ "Ethan Burger". Its Rugby. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
- ^ Heagney, Liam (16 Oct 2024). "Exeter sign a 'big, mobile front row forward' from South Africa". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
- ^ "Exeter sign South African prop Burger". BBC Sport. 16 October 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
- ^ "Vodacom Blue Bulls crowned U19 Champions in Cape Town". Sprimgboks.rugby. 5 October 2019. Retrieved 29 Jan 2026.
- ^ "HIGHLY RATED ETHAN BURGER JOINS ON LOAN". Plymouthalbion.com. 5 November 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
- ^ "Burger serves up a tasty treat for Albion". The Rugby Paper. 6 April 2025. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
- ^ "Exeter Chiefs hand debuts to 2 new signings for Bristol Bears clash". Rugby Pass. 10 Oct 2025. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
- ^ Evely, John (19 October 2025). "Exeter Chiefs demolish woeful Harlequins in statement home win". Devon Live. Retrieved 25 October 2025.