Exeter Chiefs are surprised by new boys on the block

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Posted Monday, September 17, 2012 - 11:18pm

If anyone knows how dangerous the new kids on the block can be, then Exeter Chiefs should know better than anybody. Two years ago it was Rob Baxter's side causing a stir in the Aviva Premiership when they overcame the renowned Gloucester in their first-ever top flight fixture. Now, present day, it's the turn of London Welsh to take on the role of the division's underdogs and look to upset the great and good of the English game. Sadly for the Chiefs their first-ever trip to Kassam Stadium ended in misery as a late converted try from Ed Jackson proved sufficient for the Exiles to claim their maiden Premiership scalp. For a full match report, go to http://www.exeterchiefs.co.uk/results?result=94

Welsh: T Arscott; P Mackenzie, S Parker, H Tonga'uiha, N Scott; G Ross (S Jewell 72), T Keats; F Montanella (T Bristow 61), N Briggs, P Ion (A Joly 66); J Mills (capt), K Kulemin 48-53), M Corker; D Browne (K Kulemin 57); M Denbee (A To'oala 21), E Jackson. Replacements (not used): D George, J Holmes, J Lewis. Tries - Penalty Try, Scott, To'oala; Conversions - Ross, Jewell; Penalties - Ross (2) Chiefs: L Arscott; I Whitten, S Naqelevuki, P Dollman, M Jess; I Mieres (G Steenson 57), W Chudley (K Barrett 61); B Sturgess (B Moon 76), C Whitehead (S Alcott ), C Mitchell (C Rimmer 45); T Hayes (capt), J Hanks (A Muldowney 64); T Johnson (J Phillips 57), J Scaysbrook, R Baxter. Replacement (not used): J Nowell. Tries - Arscott, Jess, Baxter; Conversions - Mieres (3); Penalty - Steenson Referee: D Pearson Touch Judges: P Burton & A Small Attendance: 3,150 UP NEXT FOR THE CHIEFS: v Saracens (H), Aviva Premiership, Sunday, September 23, 2012 (2.15pm)

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