Baxter targeting Prem title win with Exeter
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says his side has to target winning the Prem title this season.
Exeter Chiefs manager Rob Baxter has emphasized the importance of targeting a Premiership title win this season. The team made a surprising run last year, finishing third after starting the 2024-25 campaign in the relegation zone. Baxter believes that a team that loses a final should have the target of winning the following season's championship.
He expressed disappointment for players who feel their head coach's words do not reflect a winning mentality. Exeter Chiefs kick off their new season at home against Gloucester on Saturday, marking the start of a five-game block of league matches and a European Champions Cup game before the Autumn internationals. Baxter stressed that for any team with championship aspirations, starting the season strongly is crucial.
Over a quarter of the Premiership season is already completed, leaving only 18 games to play. Baxter highlighted the significance of getting off to a good start in the first block of three games before Europe, as it will be challenging to recover if the team is not firmly established in the top half of the table.
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