Gareth Steenson and Henry Slade kick Exeter to summit

Gloucester 22 Exeter Chiefs 25

Gloucester are developing a frustrating habit that David Humphreys, their
director of rugby, is anxious to break quickly.

For three weeks in
succession they have played themselves into a hole.

Against Northampton on
the opening weekend they sank without trace.

Last week, they extricated
themselves with a spirited comeback to beat Sale Sharks but they could not
repeat the trick against Exeter Chiefs last night, despite outscoring the
visiting side three tries to one.



The Cherry and Whites held an early 12-3 lead, which they had earned with
tries …