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"No, to be fair, I've kept a close eye on what I've been eating and drinking, over the summer. I felt that, towards the back end of last season, I was probably a little bit too heavy and was losing that yard or two of pace. But I'm not sure if that is down to being overweight or old now. One of the two! 'But I've trimmed down a little bit and I've tried to work hard on that. Hopefully it gives me that extra edge, this season. I'm still coming back from rehab. but give me a couple of weeks and I'll be ready to rock and roll."[caption id="attachment_271238" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
Stuart Hogg of Exeter Chiefs poses during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Season Launch at Twickenham Stadium. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)[/caption]
"I can't really comment on the [Exeter] forwards, as we're never in with them, but their gym sessions are a massive pissing contest. They love to try and out-muscle each other. "With the backs, Ian Whitten, for 45 years old, is incredibly strong, and seems to be getting better and better each year. For consistency, I'd go Ian. Jack Nowell is pretty strong, as well, but he's a real gym monkey and he'll want me to say him! He loves it. But I'll go Ian Whitten."In defence of Ian Whitten, the two-times capped Ireland international is only 35. He has been with Chiefs since 2012 and has made well over 200 appearances for the club. [caption id="attachment_271236" align="aligncenter" width="594"]
Rick Pellow, Skills Coach of Exeter Chiefs talks to Ian Whitten of Exeter Chiefs on during a training session at Sandy Park. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)[/caption]
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