Exeter Chiefs skipper Tom Hayes insists he and team-mates are going "flat-out" in their build-up to the new season
The hard work starting in earnest this Saturday when they welcome Connacht to Sandy Park in their first pre-season fixture (2pm).
Saturday's encounter represents the first of three warm-up tests for Rob Baxter's side, who follow up the Connacht clash with a home game against Cornish Pirates (August 18) before travelling to Glasgow (August 23).
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