Exeter make one change for Championship game
Apr
Exeter Chiefs have made just one change ahead of the return Championship play-off fixture against Doncaster Knights tomorrow.
The tighthead props have been rotated for another week with Hoani Tui starting and Chris Budgen moving to the bench. Danny Gray also retains his position at fly-half and the back-row remains unchanged as Gareth Steenson and Chad Slade are given another week to recover from injury.
Head coach Rob Baxter said: "Both of the tightheads are playing exceptionally well. They both start well and they both make an impact off the bench. We need to look after them and keep them physically and mentally fresh."
Meanwhile Chiefs' flying Frenchman Nic Sestaret, who scored a not so airborne try against Doncaster last weekend, has described the tight situation of the promotion pools as "crazy".
He said: "I had a chance to play play-off rugby in France. It's very tricky. You expect some teams to win every game but play-offs bring big pressure. I am not really surprised it is so close. This is crazy!"
Exeter Chiefs v Doncaster Knights
The Championship play-offs
Saturday, April 10, 2010 - KO 3pm
Sandy Park
15 Phil Dollman
14 Matt Jess
13 Nic Sestaret
12 Bryan Rennie
11 Mark Foster
10 Danny Gray
9 Haydn Thomas
1 Brett Sturgess
2 Neil Clark
3 Hoani Tui
4 Tom Hayes (capt)
5 James Hanks
6 Tom Johnson
7 James Scaysbrook
8 Richie Baxter
16 Simon Alcott
17 Chris Budgen
18 David Gannon
19 Andy Miller
20 Clive Stuart-Smith
21 Matt Cornwell
22 Steve Jones
