Exeter Chiefs overcame a very determined Nottingham side to earn a return trip to Twickenham where they will meet Northampton Saints in the EDF Trophy Final on April 21st.
In very wet conditions and the Sandy Park surface looking far from it's normal immaculate self, the Chiefs triumphed in what was a cracking game of rugby.
EDF Trophy
Semi Final
Exeter Chiefs 16 Nottingham 8
Exeter Chiefs overcame a very determined Nottingham side to earn a return trip to Twickenham where they will meet Northampton Saints in the EDF Trophy Final on April 12th.
In very wet conditions and the Sandy Park surface looking far from it's normal immaculate self, the Chiefs triumphed in what was a cracking game of rugby. Although the pitch was waterlogged the surface held up well and didn't stop either side trying to run the ball whenever the opportunity arose. However the defensive qualities shown by both sides was to limit the score to 16 - 8 in favour of the Devon club. The Chiefs will be looking to go one better than last year when they lost in the final to West Country rivals the Cornish Pirates. The Chiefs will play Northampton Saints who defeated Plymouth Albion to book there place in the Final.
I'm not going to give a match report as this can be found on the Offy site or Gemini where you will also be able to hear post-match interviews. Here are a few photo's from the day.
The players were welcomed onto the pitch by yougsters from local schools who played a tag rugby tournament following the main match. The winners would also be enjoying a trip to Twickenham on EDF Finals day.
Chad Slade goes in to change down a Nottingham clearing kick.
Man of the Match Lewis Stevenson takes in the line out.
Tony Yapp comes on as a blood replacement for Gary
Kingdom and slots a penalty with his first kick of the match.
It was also the last play of the first half.
All change for the second half, with both teams changing strip.
Congratulations on a great result. Best of luck in the final. Hope you beat Northampton and show that it isnt a one horse race. Look forward to seeing you next year.
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ar from it's normal immaculate self, the Chiefs triumphed in what was a cracking game of rugby. Although the pitch was waterlogged the surface held up well and didn't stop either side trying to run the ball whenever the opportunity arose. However the defensive qualities shown by both sides was to limit the score to 16 - 8 in favour of the Devon club. The Chiefs will be looking to go one better than last year when they lost in the final to West Country rivals the Cornish Pirates. The Chiefs will play Northampton Saints who defeated Plymouth Albion to book there place in the Final. 
