Article: Chiefs can land early blow ; While league titles will not be won in the first weeks of the season, leagues can easily be lost if clubs are seemingly not at the races.

While league titles will not be won in the first weeks of the season, leagues can easily be lost if clubs are seemingly not at the races.

Having recorded a maximum haul from their opening day endeavours at Esher last Saturday, Exeter Chiefs kick-off their home campaign tomorrow (3pm) with the visit of much-fancied Leeds Carnegie to Sandy Park.

The former Guinness Premiership club have been instilled by some observers as favourites for a quick return to English top rugby. However, hot on their heels are the Chiefs, who signalled their intent with a summer of serious squad strengthening.

Now, as the two prepare to pack down this weekend, Chiefs assistant coach Rob Baxter believes the match-up ...

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