Having seen numerous established stars depart for pastures new last summer, Baxter knew it was imperative that he unearthed a new and exciting generation of onfield talent for his latest rebuild.
To help in that process, the 52-year-old looked no further than the University of Exeter, a well-known breeding ground for a plethora of gifted rugby stars who have reached the very top of the game.
For years, the Chiefs and the University have worked hand-in-hand to develop a structure and programme that has yielded success, both on and off the field.
The fruits of Exeter’s success were highlighted with Daf Jenkins, 21, a current student effectively, being named Wales captain for the Six Nations. Alongside him, Henry Slade and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso were included in England’s squad, Ross Vintcent was called up by Italy, while Christ Tshiunza would likely have joined Jenkins had it not been for a foot injury.
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