Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has urged his side to use their upcoming cup fixtures as a springboard to improve their league form after a difficult start to the season. The Chiefs have managed just one win from their first five matches, leaving Baxter searching for a catalyst to turn their campaign around.
Speaking ahead of the team's cup commitments, Baxter emphasized the importance of building momentum in knockout competitions that could translate into improved performances in the Premiership. The former England international acknowledged the early-season struggles but remains confident that a positive cup run could provide the psychological boost his squad needs.
Exeter's solitary victory came amid four defeats, a record that falls well short of the standards set during their recent title-winning seasons. The Devon-based club will hope that the different dynamic of cup rugby — with its knockout intensity and opportunity for rotation — can help rediscover their winning rhythm before returning to league action.
