Stuart Townsend

Stu Townsend (born 11 October 1995) is a scrum-half playing professional rugby union for Exeter Chiefs in Premiership Rugby. Early life Born in Torbay, Townsend was first introduced to rugby as a six-year-old at his local club Kingsbridge, he was educated at the local Primary and Community College before attending Ivybridge Community College, where he joined the Exeter Chiefs Academy system. Early career Townsend featured for England at various age levels, including that of the Under-20s, and also in the National Leagues with both Taunton Titans and the Cornish Pirates. Exeter Chiefs After playing regularly in the Championship Townsend was recalled to the Chiefs squad midway through the 16/17 season after injuries to fellow nines, Dave Lewis and Will Chudley.