Meet warrior Chief Black (eye) Jack!

You're looking forward to your opportunity in front of the media ahead of the new season and your picture being taken for the website and programme.

Your hair's been trimmed and the summer tan is looking good and then... WHACK.

That's what happened to academy youngster Jack Stanley shortly before the Exeter Chiefs annual media day.

A training session clash left him with the shiner of all shiners.

But in true rugby player fashion, Jack, an England under-18 international, put on his best grin and proudly displayed his battle scars.

Jack, a former Helston Community police cadet, wants to become a full-time professional player and to continue his development pathway through the England set-up to the Elite squad. He is also eager to remain within the game in years to come as a mentor or a development coach.

The tight head prop has won individual awards at Penzance & Newlyn, Helston Community College and one for sporting excellence from Exeter University last year. His father Darren and mother Susan played county standard rugby and Jack’s favourite players, both props, are Dan Cole and Thomas Domingo.