Exeter attack through the backs off the line out with Tom Hendrickson and Sam Simmonds both making strong carries

Simmonds kicks to touch

Tigers concede a needless penalty for an accidental offside on the halfway line

Zach Henry gets the game started and it is a positive start for the hosts with Exeter scrum half Stu Townsend penalised for not rolling away

Jack Yeandle with his 150th Premiership Rugby appearance

Just under 10 minutes until kick off

Welcome to Welford Road as Exeter Chiefs look to carry on the defence of their title as they take on a Leicester Tigers side that have struggled with one win and one loss to London Irish to start their season. Live updates to follow