Exeter Chiefs face challenges after heavy defeat to Bordeaux in Champions Cup

Exeter Chiefs suffered a heavy defeat, losing 69-17 to Bordeaux in the Champions Cup. This loss ended their chances of advancing to the knockout stages. Exeter has now won only one of their last 13 games across all competitions. Director of rugby Rob Baxter acknowledged the team's poor performance and emphasized the need for improvement. He noted that the team struggled with fundamentals, set pieces, and defense throughout the match. Baxter mentioned some positive moments in attack but stated that the team lacked a consistent system to challenge their opponents. He stressed the importance of training and building trust among players to overcome their current difficulties.