Exeter Chiefs Look to Grow from Heavy Defeat, Says Baxter

Rob Baxter reflects on Exeter Chiefs’ heavy defeat to Toulouse in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final acknowledging the learning opportunity for his young team. Despite the 64-26 loss and a challenging second half, Baxter draws parallels with past experiences and emphasizes the importance of using such setbacks for growth.

With several key players departing in the summer, concerns arose about the team’s performance but Exeter showed promise in the group stage. Baxter praises the rapid development of younger players and highlights the need for further maturity both physically and mentally among the squad.

He emphasizes the importance of learning from defeats and staying competitive as the team continues to evolve.