Exeter Chiefs’ finances were eased thanks to Black Knight riding to the rescue but boss Rob Baxter now wants his stars to play their part in securing a safe, prosperous and successful future.

The director of rugby insists the multi-million pound takeover by the American investment now needs to be followed by the team improving on their “super strengths” and winning the title.
Baxter, above, is keeping his fingers crossed that last June’s Twickenham appearance was the start of an exciting “new curve” in the development of a side which surprised many by reaching the final before losing to Nor...