Lay Down Sally (Eric Clapton)

Swing Low (UB40)

Born To Be Wild (Steppenwolf)

Francisco Nights (The Animals)

Child In Time (Deep Purple)

Riders On The Storm (Doors)

The Wall (Pink Floyd)

Remember (Michael Jackson)

This was the game we had the most concerns about from the day the fixtures were released. Mind you the early form of Exeter would lead you to believe this was now an easy fixture. However since late November Exeter had got stronger and better game after game. In the last two games they had scored 139 and conceded only 6. This was going to be a very tough fixture. Deep in the Chief's lair

Two form sides took the field, as both sets of fans screamed their full support. Well done the travelling support 1 : 0

Tony Yapp, got the game underway. With a gale force win at their backs the Chiefs stormed forward deep into Indian Warriors territory. The ball was too deep, but once again a loss of grip and a slide allowed the Chiefs to hit the Warriors almost on their 22.

However, the warriors instantly regrouped and slowly but firmly worked their way out of trouble. No panic, just calm focussed determined actions.

The chiefs took the ball at the lineout and attacked once again making inroads deep into the Worcester defence. But this Worcester defence is made of good solid English Oak, withstanding all that was thrown against it.

Both sides were defending like their lives depended on it. It was tough, tough rugby. The slightest slip in concentration from either side would have spelt disaster. The big Samoan No6 was already making his enormous frame felt with some crunching tackles. Just ask Gary Trueman?

For the second game Craig was being challenged at the line. The ball was not coming back in a controlled manner. In came Gabey and Hickey, get the ball in short and fast, control this line.

on 16 Minutes Worcester were awarded a penalty, in a normally easy position. In this wind however nothing was easy. The ball was given to James Brown, who hits a lower faster ball. 3 points no problem

Exeter 0 : 3 Worcester

This galvanised the Exeter players into bigger efforts.

They attacked immediately from the kick off after regaining possession. The ball was run fast at the defending line of NPOWER shirted Warriors. The line held!

Again came the Chiefs, they were not going to give this one up. Phase after phase, yard after yard they made their way inexorably towards the Worcester try line. Finally the ball was worked quickly away from a driving maul into the hands of Tony Yapp who drifted sideways. Offering a sweet half dummy he straightened up and cut through the defence with consummate ease

Exeter 7 : 3 Worcester

The game then ebbed and flowed between the two 22's with both sides showing equal intensity and clear intent to attack.

A great break from the powerful Trueman saw him carve up the Exeter midfield, to set up Chris Garrard for a wonderful try out on the right

Exeter 7 : 8 Worcester

A penalty it was!

Exeter 7 : 11 Worcester

It had been a wonderful 44 minutes of intense rugby played by two teams intent on winning. The defence from both teams was well organised and brutal, nothing was being given away.

Worcester had the edge on the scoreboard and definitely on the field. To hold this good Exeter team to 7 points against a howling gale and to score 11 in reply speaks volumes for the professional approach taken by coaches and sticking to the game plan.