James Short brought down by Bryce Heem as wave after wave of Exeter attacks bear down on Worcester. 

Credit to Warriors, who scrap their way to winning back the ball and Jamie Shillcock drills the ball just outside the 22 where Exeter will have another chance from the line-out.

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Thomas 'the tank' Waldrom has already seen a lot of ball this afternoon, carrying powerful and more often than not getting over the gain line - not surprising as no player has made more metres than the New Zealand-born number eight.

He is the Premiership's leading ball carrier heading into the round nine fixtures.

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Worcester did not manage to clear their lines after that turnover and after Exeter go close, the Warriors forwards infringe. 

Gareth Steenson slots a simple three points and the hosts are already in double figures.

The hosts feeling confident after that opening score and throw the ball through the hands with confidence.

Worcester eventually turn it over and just about survive.

Exeter finally show some dominance and earn a penalty, which they kick to the corner. Five metre line-out and a chance for a driving maul...

No score here yet, but it is 13 wins in a row for Eddie Jones' side as they survive Elliot Daly's early red card to beat Argentina 27-14 at Twickenham.

Just got to beat Australia for a perfect 2016 for England now.

Young fly-half Jamie Shillcock misses the first effort from the tee this afternoon, but it was a long and wide effort from the 19-year-old.

Worcester enjoying some time on the ball in the early stages.

First scrum of the game and it's a free-kick to Worcester from their put in. The visitors look to run it initially before putting boot to ball and keeping deep.

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We're off and running at Sandy Park.

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A choice of radio commentaries to enhance your live text experience with us this afternoon.

Both BBC Radio Devon and BBC Hereford and Worcester are at Sandy Park this afternoon - to listen simply use the tabs at the top of the page.

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In Manu Tuilagi's comeback match for Leicester at Bristol, it was a ninth defeat in nine for the Premiership's bottom side.

England centre Tuilagi made his return off the bench after two months out with a groin injury and helped the Tigers move within a point of third-placed Wasps in a 21-16 victory.

While at Franklin's Gardens, Newcastle sprung an upset on Northampton as Saints were made to pay for prop Kieran Brookes' first-half red card.

Vereniki Goneva's late try secured a 22-16 win for Newcastle, their second on the road this season which moves Dean Richards' side up to seventh. 

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At Twickenham, 14-man England are 27-14 up against Argentina while in the other 14:30 GMT kick-off , Scotland have beaten Georgia 43-16 at Rugby Park.

AT 17:30 GMT, Wales take on struggling South Africa in a game you can watch on BBC Two, while Ireland face Australia in Dublin.

You can follow those games here.

Speaking of team news, anyone on show today, or in the Premiership, that Eddie Jones has to consider that isn't involved at the moment.

Plus, we're over a third of the way through the Premiership season already, so what have you made of your team so far?

That plus any of your thoughts welcome this afternoon at #bbcrugby on Twitter.

While you're there why not follow @bbcrugbyunion to keep you up to date on the action today as well as any rugby news throughout the week.

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It's a tale of injuries, suspensions and international call-ups for a much weakened Worcester. 

Centre Ryan Mills is suspended while five players are out injured including GJ van Velze (concussion), scrum-half Francois Hougaard (shoulder) and Ryan Lamb (neck).

Academy duo Jack Singleton and Andrew Kitchener both make first Premiership starts at hooker and second row respectively.

Warriors: Pennell; Heem, Hammond, Olivier, Adams; Shillcock, Arr; Rapava Ruskin, Singleton, Schonert, Kitchener, Barry, Potgieter, Kirwan, Dowson (capt). 

Replacements: Williams, Leleimalefaga, Daniels, O'Callaghan, Lewis, Dowsett, Biggs, Willison.

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Exeter Chiefs are unchanged as they look to extend their winning Premiership record against Worcester to nine games - the home side include former Worcester forward Kai Horstmann in their starting XV.

Rob Baxter’s only changes in personnel from the bonus-point win at Newcastle last Friday see Dave Ewers return on the bench in place of Ben White, while Sam Hill is also back on duty and replaces Lachie Turner.

Exeter: Dollman; Woodburn, Devoto, Whitten, Short; Steenson (capt), Chudley; Moon, Yeandle, Williams, Lees, Hill, Dennis, Horstmann, Waldrom.

Replacements: Malton, Rimmer, Holmes, Parling, Ewers, Maunder, Simmonds, Hill.

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If you prefer your rugby with a national rather than international flavour you are in the right place.  

The majority of the union world will be focused on the autumn internationals, but Saturday Premiership rugby continues and so do we.

Last years finalists Exeter Chiefs welcome a Worcester Warriors side who have won just once so far this campaign, in what is the only game of the day from England's top flight.

Welcome to our coverage.