Exeter Chiefs lock/flanker Matt Postlethwaite has been pressured to retire on the age of 27 as a consequence of harm.
The Yorkshireman made simply three aggressive appearances for the Chiefs at first of this season – all within the Premiership Cup – and has needed to concede defeat in his battle to return to health after a prolonged rehab course of.
Postlethwaite signed from Sale Sharks in the summertime of 2023 and his Chiefs profession acquired off to a flying begin in September with attempt on debut within the 75-0 thrashing of Bristol.
He made an additional begin within the Cup towards London Scottish however an look off the bench at Tub in October was sadly the final time the burly ahead took to the pitch.
Postlethwaite initially got here by the Yorkshire academy pathway earlier than making over 50 appearances in six seasons at Sale Sharks.
Calling time on his profession, he mentioned: “It’s been a tricky time period for me, getting injured after which attempting to come back again following my operation. This isn’t how I might have wished my time within the sport to come back to an finish, however I’ve beloved each minute of my time at Exeter Chiefs.
“This membership has a really particular group of lads and I really feel proud and privileged to have been part of the crew this 12 months.
“I’d prefer to sincerely thank Rob Baxter and all of the Chiefs employees for giving me the chance to have performed for such an awesome membership. The assistance they’ve additionally given me off the sector has been invaluable.
“I’ve loved my time in Devon a lot that I plan to stay right here with my household. I need to thank them, particularly my spouse Kate, for the countless assist they’ve given me all through my profession.
“I can’t wait to see what the membership can go on to attain, and I want all the boys the easiest for the longer term.”
