TEAM NEWS Lewis debuts for Chiefs

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Created on Sunday, 06 October 2013 07:24

Last Updated on Monday, 07 October 2013 13:15

Published on Friday, 04 October 2013 09:24

Dave Lewis makes his first Exeter Chiefs start against former club Gloucester in today's top Aviva Premiership clash at Kingsholm (1400).

The scrum-half debuts as Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter makes four changes to the Exeter starting XV which lost 21-9 at home to defending champions Leicester Tigers.

The 24-year-old, who spent six years with the Cherry & Whites before his move to Sandy Park, replaces Haydn Thomas in the number nine jersey for the televised clash.

Chris Whitehead and Ben White come into the pack in place of Jack Yeandle and James Scaysbrook, while the inclusion of Matt Jess on the right wing means irishman Ian Whitten partners young Sam Hill in the centre.

Summer recruit Don Armand is included on the bench for the first time, in place of Tom Hayes while Kai Horstmann, fresh from scoring two tries from the Braves in Monday's win at Bath, fills the void left by White.

Tongan international Fetu'u Vainikolo - who also scored tries at Bath - is given his first taste of first team action following his close season move from Connacht.

Last season both clubs enjoyed home wins in the clash, Gloucester edging home 18-16 at Kingsholm, Exeter winning 40-39 on the final day.

Exeter Chiefs starting XV 15 Phil Dollman 14 Matt Jess 13 Ian Whitten 12 Sam Hill 11 Tom James 10 Gareth Steenson 9 Dave Lewis 1 Brett Sturgess 2 Chris Whitehead 3 Hoani Tui 4 Dean Mumm (capt )5 Damian Welch 6 Tom Johnson 7 Ben White 8 Dave Ewers

Ready on the bench 16 Jack Yeandle 17 Ben Moon 18 Carl Rimmer 19 Don Armand 20 Kai Horstmann 21 Haydn Thomas 22 Henry Slade 23 Fetu'u Vainikolo

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