Super start for Exeter Chiefs

If this is the sign of things to come, then Exeter Chiefs supporters can expect a pretty exciting season ahead in the Aviva Premiership.

Rob Baxter’s side produced a stellar, record-breaking performance to ruin London Welsh’s return to English rugby’s top tier.

Debutant Thomas Waldrom led the charge with two tries, but there were a further five touchdowns for the Devonians who amassed over 50 points in the Premiership for the first time.

Dave Ewers, Sam Hill, Ian Whitten, Jack Arnott and Chrysander Botha also got in on the scoring act, while fly-half Gareth Steenson converted the first six tries before departing with a 100 per cent record.

Fellow playmaker Henry Slade weighed in with the remaining points courtesy of a penalty and conversion to put the seal on an emphatic opening-day display. Welsh – even with their new, high-profile recruits such as Piri Weepu and Olly Barkley in tow – were simply not at the races as the Chiefs ran riot in Oxford.

Having gone through pre-season with an unblemished record thanks to wins at Cardiff Blues, Ulster and Worcester Warriors, Baxter knew the start of league battle would bring a step up in standard, intensity and physicality for his troops.

From the outset, though, the Chiefs – who paraded five of their eight summer signings from the outset – were quickly into their stride as they formulated a game plan that was full of power and pace.

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