Baxter delighted with win

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter could not hide his delight after his side underlined their play-off credentials in the Aviva Premiership by downing Leicester Tigers 34-15 at Welford Road

Despite trailing to a fifth-minute try from Italian international Michele Rizzo, the visitors dominated the remainder of the contest to collect maximum reward and close the gap on table-topping Wasps to just a single point.

Kai Horstmann (pictured), Stu Townsend and Mitch Lees all crossed the line, while a penalty try was also converted by England international Henry Slade, who finished with 14 points on the night.

The Tigers countered with a second half score from Maxine Mermoz and five points from Owen Williams, but it was never enough against a dominant Chiefs outfit, who have not lost in the top flight since late October.

“No point me beating around the bush, we’re delighted to get five points here,” said Baxter at the final whistle. “It was a crucial game, Leicester have started to find some form, and we have come here fighting to stay second. In the end, we’ve come away with everything we wanted."

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