Guardian Sport6/7/2026Sports2 min readUnited Kingdom
Exeter Chiefs Secure Playoff Spot, End Saracens' Season
Exeter beat old rivals Saracens to claim a playoff place, ending Mark McCall’s 15-year tenure
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- Exeter Chiefs secured a playoff spot by defeating Saracens 25-12, ending Mark McCall’s 15-year tenure.
- The win, fueled by Henry Slade’s try and conversion and key plays during a Saracens yellow card, sets up a semi-final against Bath.
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Exeter Chiefs secured a playoff spot by defeating Saracens 25-12, ending Mark McCall’s 15-year tenure. The win, fueled by Henry Slade’s try and conversion and key plays during a Saracens yellow card, sets up a semi-final against Bath.
The game turned on Charlie Bracken’s yellow card, leading to Exeter’s first lead. Despite an early Saracens try, Exeter’s physicality and endurance prevailed, with Slade scoring 17 points.
Rob Baxter praised his team’s defensive appetite, while McCall’s exit was bittersweet. Exeter will face Bath next, seeking to reach Twickenham despite last year’s struggles.
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