Injury Blow For Nowell

England star Jack Nowell is likely to miss the start of the new 2016/17 season.

“Jack Nowell is out after an operation on an injured thumb so he is going to be out for a while,” said Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter.

“It is potentially something like an eight-to-10 week injury. Other than him though, we are looking pretty good and have a pretty good squad for the start of the season.”

The 23-year-old, who was part of the victorious England side that won 3-0 against Australia this summer, recently underwent surgery on a thumb injury.