Exeter Braves kick-off the 2013/14 Aviva Premiership A League programme at home against Saracens

Exeter Braves will kick-off the 2013/14 Aviva Premiership A League programme with a home encounter against Saracens on Monday 9 September (7.30pm), writes Mark Stevens.

Having conceded the A League crown to Harlequins last season, the Braves will be hoping the fact three of their five scheduled South Group fixtures will take place at Sandy Park will play into their favour.

After tackling Saracens, the Braves – who this season will be coached by Rob Hunter and Ricky Pellow – will entertain London Wasps on 16 September, before then travelling to Bath on 30 September.

Champions Harlequins visit Devon on 7 October before the Braves wrap up the group stages with a trip to London Irish on 28 October.

There will be a reserve date on 4 November with the semi-finals taking place on 25 November and the final itself on 16 December.

Season Ticket Holders, Gold Card and 1905 Members can gain free entry into all A League fixtures as part of their seasonal package, whilst for all others admission prices will be adults and students £10, under 16s £5.

A League South Fixtures 2013/14

Round 1 (9 September) - Harlequins v London Irish, Bath v London Wasps, Exeter Braves v Saracens.

Round 2 (16 September) - Harlequins v Bath, Saracens v London Irish, Exeter Braves v London Wasps.

Round 3 (30 September) - London Wasps v London Irish, Saracens v Harlequins, Bath v Exeter Braves.

Round 4 (7 October) - Exeter Braves v Harlequins, London Irish v Bath, London Wasps v Saracens.

Round 5 (28 October) - London Wasps v Harlequins, Saracens v Bath, London Irish v Exeter Braves.

Reserve date - 4 November.

Semi-Final - 25 November.

Final – 16 December.

Photo: Exeter Rugby Club / Pinnacle Photo Agency