Kane Palma-Newport 'excited' by first league start for Bath Rugby...

Patient prop Kane Palma-Newport was excited and delighted to start another Premiership game for his beloved Bath.

Before he packed down against Exeter Chiefs it had been more than three years since the tighthead last wore the number three shirt in English rugby’s elite competition.

On that occasion, in October 2011, he scored a try against Wasps but he's had to bide his time since then.

“It’s always tough getting your first Premiership start of the season,” the 25-year-old said after the 16-6 loss at Sandy Park on Saturday.

“There’s always a bit of nerves, but it’s my job to do this.

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