Tigers tamed by Chiefs

It’s four years since Exeter Chiefs last got the better of Leicester Tigers, but the strides that have been made in that time were there for all to see at Sandy Park. Rob Baxter’s ‘Class of 2015’ underlined their ever-growing promise with a workmanlike display from start to finish.

Skipper Gareth Steenson landed the killer blows for the home side, converting his own first half try to go alongside four successful penalties.

Opposite number Owen Williams countered with two penalties of his own, but it was never enough for English rugby’s most decorated club Fresh from their 41-3 victory against the Falcons the week previous, Baxter again tinkered with his line-up for the visit of the unbeaten Tigers.

Two of the changes came in the back division where there were recalls for Ian Whitten and Jack Nowell, whilst up front Alec Hepburn was handed his first-ever Premiership start when he came in as a late replacement for Ben Moon in the front-row.

The Tigers, meanwhile, were also able to parade a powerful array of talent which included starts for the Youngs brothers – Tom and Ben – as well as the inclusion of key stars such as Jordan Crane, Vereniki Goneva and newcomer Telusa Veainu.

Exeter Chiefs 19 Leicester Tigers 6

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