Stormers bruiser call it quit.
Veteran loose forward Dave Ewers has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. Veteran loose forward Dave Ewers has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The 34-year-old Zimbabwean-born player joined the Stormers on a short-term deal for the 2024–25 season, making nine appearances. His final match was against Cardiff at Cape Town Stadium three weeks ago .
Before his stint with the Stormers, Ewers had a distinguished career in England, notably with the Exeter Chiefs from 2010 to 2023. He was instrumental in Exeter’s 2020 double triumph, securing both the Investec Champions Cup and the Premiership title. Following a season at Ulster, he concluded his professional journey in Cape Town.
Ewers shared the news of his retirement on social media, expressing gratitude for his rugby journey.
His departure adds to a series of recent retirements within the Stormers squad. Prop Brok Harris, a stalwart of the team, retired after nearly 500 professional matches, citing a knee injury sustained during a United Rugby Championship clash against Benetton . Additionally, Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff was compelled to retire earlier this year due to a severe neck injury, concluding a career that included 138 caps for South Africa and two Rugby World Cup victories .
These retirements mark the end of an era for the Stormers, as the team looks ahead to rebuilding and integrating new talent into its ranks.
