Exeter Chiefs seek fighting spirit after Cup defeat
Exeter Chiefs lost 48-14 to Bath in the Premiership Cup final, marking a significant second-half collapse. This defeat ended their hopes for silverware this season, leaving them second from the bottom in the Premiership. Joe Hawkins emphasized the need for the team to regain a fighting mentality and improve their performance. He noted that they must work hard to find momentum as they prepare for their upcoming league match against Bristol Bears. The Chiefs had a strong first half but were affected by two disallowed tries. Wing Josh Hodge acknowledged the importance of avoiding mistakes and stressed the need to focus on upcoming league matches to earn points.