By Paul Rees
Rob Baxter wants Exeter to avoid an end-of-season relegation play-off on merit, not because the Championship winners do not meet the entry criteria for the Premiership.
The Chiefs took a big step towards safety last weekend when they came from behind to defeat Saracens at Sandy Park for only their second league win of the campaign.
They are six points clear of Newcastle and victory over the Falcons at Exeter in March would leave their rivals with it all to do to avoid finishing at the foot of the table.
Three clubs are believed to have submitted proposform at the Mennaye but al...
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