Exeter's head coach, Rob Baxter, is feeling the heat after his team's disappointing performance against Bristol in the Premiership. Despite facing a numerical disadvantage for 30 minutes, the Chiefs fell short with a score of 18-14. This marks the first defeat of the season for Exeter, who had a potential game-winning try controversially disallowed late in the match, dropping them to sixth in the league table.
Baxter expressed his frustration, acknowledging that his team let the game slip away. However, he remains optimistic, emphasizing the need for continuous hard work to reach their goal of becoming a great side. He reminded his players that their performance against Newcastle last week didn't make them the best in the league, and this loss to Bristol doesn't make them the worst. It's all about consistent progress, day by day and week by week, he stressed.
Despite the loss, Exeter's overall performance this season is a significant improvement from their dismal campaign last year, where they finished second-from-bottom in the top flight. The team has collected bonus points in every game so far, already amassing almost a third of the points they earned throughout the entire previous season after just three matches.
Baxter remains positive, highlighting the team's potential and growth. He refuses to dwell on the defeat, choosing instead to focus on the progress they've made and the bright future ahead. With such a marked improvement, Exeter fans have every reason to be excited about their team's prospects. And with Baxter's unwavering belief in his players, it's clear that the team is on the right track to achieving their goals.
