Mumm has faith in youngsters

Exeter Chiefs captain Dean Mumm will watch from the Kassam Stadium stands when his team’s new Aviva Premiership season kicks off against London Welsh on Sunday, but has faith in his young team-mates to begin with a bang.

The former Australia lock underwent surgery on his shoulder over the summer and is not fit enough to lead out the reigning LV= Cup holders this weekend.

It means a youthful looking side will be left to battle against the Aviva Premiership new boys. But, despite some of the squad’s younger players having displayed a rawness in pre-season training, the 30-year-old, believes a 100 per cent record in three friendlies is evidence enough that it will be alright on the night.

Mumm said: “They’re definitely still young and some of the things they do off the field you think, ‘what are they doing?’ “But when it comes to what they’re doing on the field, they will very much be key players for us, the spotlight was also on them last year.

“We’re excited about what they can do with a year under their belt and a little bit more experience. “Hopefully with that comes the quality of decision to be made at the right time in the right place, so fingers crossed we can reap some dividends from them. In terms of quality and talent we’ve got plenty down here.

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