It's still an important game for the club,” O’Brien said on Thursday. That his former club stands between O’Brien, 27, and his objective is unfortunate because Exeter Chiefs still hold a special place in his heart. "I think when most people think of Exeter Chiefs they think of Rob Baxter. He does a good job of getting everybody to buy into it as well because there's a good balance over there. "He'll reward you for working hard but it's also the bare minimum over there, working hard and being fully committed.

Source: Irish Examiner April 03, 2026 12:15 UTC