The Exeter Chiefs skipper Tommy Hayes can't wait for the new premiership season to kick-off this Saturday.
However it promises to be a really tough start.
The Chiefs are at home to Sale Sharks in three days, the first of several matches against sides likely to be challenging for honours.
Exeter finished 5th last year, and Hayes says it's a really tough way to begin the new campaign
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