Chiefs opinion: 'New' Sandy Park ready to host first match
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There is a tangible air of excitement surrounding Exeter Chiefs’ first home game of the new campaign this weekend.
In part that comes from the exciting brand of rugby that saw the club hammer London Welsh 52-0 last Sunday in their opening game of the season.
Another factor is that it is none other than star-studded Leicester, with their healthy travelling contingent, who are making the long trip to Devon this weekend.
Then you add into the mix the fact that there has not been a top-level match to watch in the city since Harlequins edged to a 30-29 success on May 4 – more than 18 weeks ago.
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In part that comes from the exciting brand of rugby that saw the club hammer London Welsh 52-0 last Sunday in their opening game of the season.
Another factor is that it is none other than star-studded Leicester, with their healthy travelling contingent, who are making the long trip to Devon this weekend.
Then you add into the mix the fact that there has not been a top-level match to watch in the city since Harlequins edged to a 30-29 success on May 4 – more than 18 weeks ago.
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