Rob Baxter's side have been boosted by the return of Slade who is set to play his first competitive match of the season with England's Autumn Nations Series campaign just around the corner.
Newcastle Falcons ended their Gallagher Premiership winless streak on Friday night with a hard-fought 27-21 victory over Exeter Chiefs at Kingston Park.
Michael Cheika's reign as Leicester Tigers boss got off to the ideal start as Tommy Reffell scored the decisive try to edge out Exeter Chiefs 17-14 at Sandy Park.
Last term was seen as a transition season for Rob Baxter’s side but the exciting group of players he has created could challenge for honours. Plus, Will Gupwell previews the upcoming Premiership campaign.
Langford is one of Exeter’s rising stars but if her breakout season is to end with a Premiership Women’s Rugby final, the Chiefs will have to exact their revenge on Gloucester-Hartpury.