Deadly from five yards: How Exeter Chiefs mastered the pick and drive

Exeter’s pick-and-drive game when they gain access to opposition five-metre lines is renowned and revered throughout European rugby, having propelled them to both English and European title successes in recent seasons

Jonny Hill of Exeter Chiefs scores his sides second try of the Champions Cup last 16 win over Lyon last weekend. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Hiscott

As masters of the art themselves, Leinster know exactly what to expect when Exeter Chiefs start to rumble from five metres out.

Knowing what’s coming and being able to deal with it, though, are altogether different.