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Exeter Chiefs player ratings - versus Saracens
By Online Editors
Saracens completed a memorable European and domestic double after retaining the Gallagher Premiership title by beating Exeter Chiefs 37-34 at Twickenham.
The teams shared 10 tries during unquestionably the greatest Premiership final in its 16-year history.
Exeter led after just 28 seconds when scrum-half Nic White claimed the quickest Premiership final touchdown, but Saracens ultimately prevailed.
Here's how the Exeter players rated:
Jack Nowell
The England international was like an electric eel in overdrive. An outstanding attacking display. 8 /10
Alex Cuthbert
Had few chances in attack but was consistent throughout. 6
Henry Slade
Sin-binned early on, but scored a try and was at the heart of Exeter's attacking game. 7
Ollie Devoto
Did his job consistently and linked well with Slade in midfield. 6
Tom O'Flaherty
An elusive runner that Exeter tried to free regularly. He was a threat to Saracens' defence. 7
Joe Simmonds
Could not quite boss the game as he might have liked, but a solid performance nonetheless. 6
Nic White
Scored the quickest try in Premiership final history and cajoled his forwards all afternoon. 7
Ben Moon
At the heart of a powerful first half display from the Chiefs, especially at set-piece time. 7
Jack Yeandle
A hard-working contribution from a player who has been consistent throughout the campaign. 6
Harry Williams
Joined Moon in spearheading a physical Exeter approach that asked plenty of questions of Saracens. 7
Dave Dennis
Continued his impressive recent form. Never took a backward step. 7
Jonny Hill
One of Exeter's try-scorers who was at the heart of a ferocious physical approach by his team. 7
Dave Ewers
Outstanding try-scoring contribution. Along with Nowell, was Exeter's best player. 8
Don Armand
Not able to make his usual impact during a high-octane encounter. 6
Matt Kvesic
Like Armand, not quite at his best as Saracens fought from behind to be crowned Premiership champions. 6
Replacements
Exeter boss Rob Baxter did his utmost to secure impact off the bench, but Saracens had just enough in the tank. 6
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Latest Comments
I think it's the least likely possibility Ed.
Go to commentsScotland should win this one, considering they are the settled team compared to Australia. However, that is no guarantee that they will win. The Aussies tails is up, and they are throwing everything at the opposition.
When the Aussie fans cracked up and got angry when Joe Schmidt was appointed, I said to them to be patient, that he will get them on the right track. They said that he is not Australian and he won nothing. Second best. I should mind my own business because I don't know the Aussie ways, which is true as I'm SA.
However, now that he is bringing in results, they are all changing their minds. Joe is all in when he coaches a team. There is no team he supports more than the team he coaches. His quality is shining through properly now.
It's going to be a very tight game, much tighter than people realise. Both teams is playing exciting rugby right now. They both want to win. I'd even go as far as marking this game as the top game of the weekend.
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