Play-off hunting Exeter blow Worcester away
Exeter …………..60
Worcester ……..7
EXETER Chiefs banished the demons of last weekend's heart-breaking late defeat to Loughborough, as they powered past Worcester Warriors in a relentless performance at Sandy Park.
A try after just 30 seconds from Merryn Doidge set the tone for the afternoon, as another score from Doidge and a try from the returning Canadian hooker Emily Tuttosi saw the Chiefs take a 19-point lead after just 10 minutes.
Worcester responded through Lydia Thompson, but the Chiefs clicked into another gear, as Tuttosi, Hunt and Detieveuax all crossed before half-time.
In the second half, any doubts as to whether the Chiefs would let up their relentless pace were swiftly dispersed as Kate Zackary crossed for her first of the afternoon.
Doidge then crossed for her hat-trick after cutting a sumptuous line, with Tuttosi adding her third score shortly after.
Zackary would cross for her second of the afternoon shortly before full-time, as Exeter continued to hammer the beleaguered Warriors defence.
In the context of the season, this was a stunning result for Susie Appleby's side, as they are now in a great position to secure a play-off spot.
The win leaves the Chiefs in the final play-off spot in fourth as Warriors remain eighth in the table.
