By Mark Stevens

Exeter Chiefs lock Dafydd Jenkins has delivered a blunt assessment of last season’s failings – and a rallying cry that the squad must rediscover their ruthless edge if they are to claw their way back among English rugby’s elite.
The Welsh international admitted the 2024/25 campaign was nowhere near good enough and revealed that uncomfortable truths have been shared behind the scenes in the wake of it all.
“It definitely wasn’t an acceptable season from us and we were really disappointed as a group,” said the 22-year-old.
“We’ve had a few hard conversations in the off season ...