Adam Hughes hoping to play while Exeter Chiefs' backs are away

Adam Hughes is hoping to capitalise on the number of Exeter Chiefs players potentially being away on World Cup duty to stake his claim for a starting berth. The 25-year-old, who can play at both centre and on the wing, featured just nine times for the Chiefs in all competitions last season following a summer switch from Newport Gwent Dragons. The bulk of those appearances came in the LV= Cup – including the final against Saracens – but with the likes of Jack Nowell, Henry Slade,..., Adam Hughes hoping to play while Exeter Chiefs' backs are away