From humble beginnings

Richard Baxter laughs at the memory.

From humble beginnings
Sat, 13 Oct, 2012 - 01:00
Julian Bennetts

It was his first game for Exeter. October 11, 1997. Fylde away, an 18-10 defeat as he made his debut in the pack alongside his brother, Rob.

The laugh fades as he focuses on the next match, his 412th for the club. Leinster away, the Heineken Cup holders, at the RDS.

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