Smiles all round as Chiefs prepare for new season

The Exeter Chiefs squad were all smiles as they lined up for their first team picture of the 2016/17 season.

England star Jack Nowell and his fellow players laughed and joked in the sunshine during their annual media day.

As our pictures show, the boys seemed relaxed ahead of yet another big campaign.

Tickets are now on sale for Exeter’s opening three Aviva Premiership home games of the season.

After pre-season warm-up games against Scarlets (August 13) and Ulster Rugby (August 20), Rob Baxter’s side will kick off their home campaign against reigning Premiership and European champions Saracens, who arrive in Devon on Sunday, September 11.

Six days later Harlequins provide the opposition at Sandy Park on (September 17) before Gloucester head down the M5 for their clash on Saturday, October 8.

Supporters wishing to purchase tickets for these games can do so by either buying online by clicking here https://ticketing2.exeterchiefs.co.uk/fixture.aspx or booking through the Trading Post, which is open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 4:30pm.