NEALE HARVEY looks at the tussle for the No.9 spot at Exeter Chiefs

Big future: Jack Maunder clears the ball for Exeter
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Jack Maunder reckons increased competition for Exeter’s No.9 jersey will boost his side’s chances of achieving the fast start they need to retain their Premiership crown.
The arrival at Sandy Park of Australia Test star Nic White means that Maunder – freshly capped over the summer by England – Will Chudley and fellow Chiefs academy product Stu Townsend face a four-way battle for a starting spot ahead of Friday’s opener...