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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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