Dean Mumm: Making history helped Exeter Chiefs against Newcastle...
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Captain Dean Mumm says the thought of making history spurred Exeter Chiefs on to their European Challenge Cup quarter-final victory over Newcastle Falcons on Saturday.
The Chiefs turned in a ruthless display to beat Dean Richards’ side 48-13 at Sandy Park and book a first ever European semi-final spot.
But they did have to withstand plenty of early pressure from Newcastle in the early stages of the game.
And that defensive effort led Mumm – who will re-join Australian side New South Wales Waratahs over the summer – to praise the mentality of the side after the victory.
“We did speak about …
The Chiefs turned in a ruthless display to beat Dean Richards’ side 48-13 at Sandy Park and book a first ever European semi-final spot.
But they did have to withstand plenty of early pressure from Newcastle in the early stages of the game.
And that defensive effort led Mumm – who will re-join Australian side New South Wales Waratahs over the summer – to praise the mentality of the side after the victory.
“We did speak about …
