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Slade Stars as Exeter Blank Harlequins 38-0 at Sandy Park

The shutout signals Exeter’s upward form as England selection looms.

Overview

  • Henry Slade scored two tries and added five conversions plus a penalty for 23 points in Exeter’s 38-0 victory.
  • Immanuel Feyi-Waboso struck the opener to reach six Premiership tries this season, drawing level at the top of the scoring chart.
  • Australia internationals Len Ikitau and Tom Hooper made debuts for Exeter, and flanker Ethan Roots was named man of the match.
  • Exeter recorded their first league clean sheet in nearly two years as Harlequins faltered in wet, windy conditions.
  • Harlequins finished with 13 men after yellow cards to captain Cadan Murley and Harry Browne, prompting Jason Gilmore to call the loss a reality check as Quins sit third-from-bottom with one win in four while Exeter moved up to fourth.