Exeter winger Campbell Ridl to miss most of the season with injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Exeter winger Campbell Ridl is expected to miss a significant portion of the season due to a knee ligament injury suffered in a pre-season match against Scarlets. The injury was described as a serious ACL issue, potentially complicated by cartilage damage. Ridl had been a standout player for Exeter last season, scoring 17 tries in 24 matches, including an effort in the Premiership final. Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter indicated Ridl's recovery could take longer than six months, impacting the team's depth this season.
- •Ridl sustained a serious knee injury during pre-season training.
- •He scored 17 tries last season, gaining recognition as a top prospect.
- •Recovery could extend beyond six months due to additional knee complications.
- •Exeter director of rugby Baxter addressed Ridl's development during recovery.
- •Exeter also faces challenges with other key players injured this season.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Injured Exeter winger Ridl to miss most of season
"Exeter winger Campbell Ridl is set to miss much of the season after suffering a knee ligament injury.
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