How Exeter's 6ft 2in, 19st South African who can play prop and No 8 and took down Thomas du Toit has gone from Plymouth Albion to the Prem final in 12 months - and is now knocking on the door of an England call-up

Ethan Burger, a 6ft 2in, 19-stone South African forward who can play prop and No 8, has risen rapidly from Plymouth Albion to Exeter Chiefs' Premiership final within 12 months. The 19-year-old made an impression by taking down prominent tighthead Thomas du Toit during a match at The Rec. His performances have been so notable that former England prop and TV presenter David Flatman is among those highlighting Burger as a potential England call-up candidate.