• Exeter 34-12 Castres
• Chiefs will need to beat Munster in Limerick next Saturday
There has been precious little joy for English clubs in Europe this season – or last – but at least Exeter are still valiantly flying the flag. Unlike five of their Premiership compatriots the Chiefs’ qualification prospects remain alive heading into the final pool weekend, although there remains the small matter of defeating Munster at an expectant Thomond Park this Saturday.
Should Exeter win and deny Munster a bonus point of any description, however, the Chiefs will be into the last eight, not a scenario that appeared likely when the Devonians failed to win any of their opening three pool fixtures. This resurgent performance will boost their confidence, even if those who saw the Irish province’s high-class demolition of Gloucester on Friday will be counting few chickens.
Written by Robert Kitson
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jan/13/exeter-chiefs-castres-champions-cup-match-report under the title “Exeter keep slim Champions Cup hopes alive with win over Castres”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
