Rob Baxter urges Premiership to match Leinster pulling power after Barrett coup
Exeter boss Rob Baxter insists the Gallagher Premiership should aim to match Leinster’s ambition by developing their own ‘Fortnum and Mason’ recruitment policy.
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Exeter boss Rob Baxter insists the Gallagher Premiership should aim to match Leinster’s ambition by developing their own ‘Fortnum and Mason’ recruitment policy.
Competing on two fronts at the business end of the season, it would appear that Leinster are again on the cusp of proving the complete package in club rugby.
All Blacks utility back Jordie Barrett will join Leinster in December on a six-month deal, New Zealand Rugby and the Irish province announced on Monday.
Five-time champions Toulouse booked their place in the semi-finals of the Investec Champions Cup as they disposed of visiting Exeter Chiefs with a nine-try 64-26 victory at the Stade Ernest Wallon.
Leinster director of rugby Leo Cullen said he was "delighted" after his side hammered holders La Rochelle 40-13 on Saturday to claim revenge for two Champions Cup final defeats and reach the last four of this season's competition.
Leinster captain Caelan Doris reflected on "a great feeling" after his team stormed into the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals with a 40-13 victory over holders La Rochelle.
Leinster have taken a comprehensive win over rivals La Rochelle, beating the French club 40-13 at the Aviva Stadium.
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