Exeter Chiefs' head coach Rob Baxter has expressed his admiration for the progress of young Wales back-row Kane James. At just 21 years old, James made his international debut in July during a challenging match against Argentina in the Nations Championship.

Having joined the Exeter squad last season, James has quickly made his mark, starting in both of the Chiefs' Premiership games this season. Baxter remarked on James' development, stating, "He's just following that really nice route where he's improving at a nice rate, he's having some good impact on games."

Baxter highlighted the physical changes James is undergoing, noting that the former England Under-20 player, who switched his allegiance to Wales earlier this year, is dedicated to enhancing his fitness and nutrition. He commented, "He's getting thicker, that will happen with quality training, making sure he gets his nutrition and all this kind of stuff."

Baxter praised James' diligence, indicating that his commitment will allow him to maximize his strength and growth. He added, "That obviously is helping him ride the contact, he's explosive and very quick."

With a strong start to the season, Baxter emphasized the importance of continued development for James. He acknowledged that while the young player is enthusiastic, he sometimes lacks accuracy in his play. "You want these lads enthusiastic to run around and get in the game and I think there's a lot more still to come from Kane," Baxter concluded.