Preview: Racing 92 v Exeter
Today. Kick-off 1pm, La Défense Arena
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has thrown down the gauntlet to his emerging talent, challenging them to “step up to the plate” as he reshapes his side for today’s Challenge Cup trip to Racing 92.
The Chiefs opened their European campaign in emphatic fashion last weekend, sweeping aside the Cheetahs 42-12 at Sandy Park, while Racing will be looking for a response after suffering a 61-7 thrashing by Ulster.
But Baxter is under no illusions that Paris represents a very different test, with Racing’s heavyweight squ...