Team News: Exeter Chiefs make four changes

Exeter Chiefs have made four changes to their starting XV to face Worcester Warriors on Saturday.

Fijian Sireli Naqelevuki, who scored a dramatic winning try last time these two teams met, returns in place of the injured Jason Shoemark while Chris Whitehead, Tom Hayes and Aly Muldowney give the forwards a fresh feel for the Chiefs.

Worcester have also shaken up their pack for the match, making four changes including first league appearances for hooker Ed Shervington and prop Ceri Jones.

The returning Dean Schofield will captain the side while Chris Jones comes in at number eight. The Warriors have also made one change in the back line, bringing in Josh Drauniniu to play against his former club.

Exeter: Arscott, Camacho, Naqelevuki, Dollman, Jess, Steenson, Thomas; Sturgess, Whitehead, Rimmer, Hayes, Muldowney, Mumm, Scaysbrook, Baxter Replacements: Clark, Moon, Budgen, Hanks, Ewers, Barrett, Mieres, Whitten

Worcester: Pennell, Drauniniu, Grove, Matavesi, Lemi, Goode, Hodgson; Jones, Shervington, Andress, Percival, Schofield, Betty, Kvesic, Jones Replacements: Lutui, Mullan, Currie, Gillies, Taulava, Arr, Carlisle, Fatiaki

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