For a man of that size, you imagine every pre-season is a tortuous existence but it sounds like the recent months preparing with the Chiefs have been right up the giant row’s street.
Exeter Chiefs have named a 39-man squad to play Bristol Bears in a pre-season match that will feature two separate starting teams and a shared bench.
Alex Cuthbert is on the verge of a Premiership final appearance but it will be his last for Exeter after they didn't offer him a new deal.
Saracens and Exeter served up two full-strength Premiership classics in 2019 but Sunday's latest renewal will feature their understudy players.
XVs have been named for the latest round of Gallagher Premiership matches on Friday with Exeter visiting Northampton and Bristol going to Worcester.
Rob Baxter says the challenge of getting his Exeter Chiefs squad primed and ready for midweek fixtures is something that is largely ‘exciting’.
The Premiership Rugby 7s squads have been announced and the two-day event at Franklin's Gardens is an opportunity for some promising youngsters to shine.
Gloucester target the addition of Stu Townsend for the 2019/20 season as Exeter Chiefs identify players they can afford to lose in their battle to stay under the salary cap.
After winning their first ever Aviva Premiership title last season, Exeter Chiefs have taken a key, under the radar step towards consolidating their position at the summit of the competition.