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Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter admits 'reality' of mounting pressure following record loss


Published on 2025-01-11 17:05:17 - MSN
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  • Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has admitted he is under serious pressure following his side's record-breaking loss at the hands of Bordeaux Begles in the Investec Champions Cup. The 52-point defeat is the biggest margin the Chiefs have ever lost by in the club's history,

Rob Baxter, the director of rugby for Exeter Chiefs, has acknowledged the mounting pressure on the team following a record-breaking 75-0 defeat to Saracens in the Premiership. This loss, which is the largest margin of defeat in Exeter's history, has intensified scrutiny on the team's performance, especially as they are currently at the bottom of the Premiership standings. Baxter admitted that the team's recent performances have been "embarrassing" and that there is a significant need for improvement. He emphasized the importance of maintaining perspective and not letting the pressure derail the team's long-term goals, while also recognizing the immediate need to address their on-field issues.

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