Aviva Premiership final - Player Ratings

Gareth Steenson edged out rival kicker Jimmy Gopperth for man-of-the-match honours
Gareth Steenson edged out rival kicker Jimmy Gopperth for man-of-the-match honours
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Gareth Steenson scored a late penalty in the extra minutes to seal a 20-23 win for Exeter Chiefs in the final of the Aviva Premiership against Wasps at Twickenham Stadium on Friday. Here is the player ratings from both the teams.

WASPS

WILLIE LE ROUX: The South Africa full-back had few chances to shine in attack. 6/10

CHRISTIAN WADE: The Premiership's top try-scorer this season could not seriously threaten Exeter's defence. 6

ELLIOT DALY: Scored a superb try and enjoyed an outstanding second-half. Now heads to New Zealand with the Lions. 8

JIMMY GOPPERTH: Magnificent in defeat, scoring a try and kicking 10 points. Exeter struggled to contain him. 9

JOSH BASSETT: Could make little impact and had a quiet game. 6

DANNY CIPRIANI: Improved after a poor first half, but not his day. 6

DAN ROBSON: Snapped and sniped at the heels of Wasps' scrum, but Exeter contained him well. 6

MATT MULLAN: Had a tough afternoon opposite Exeter's powerful scrum. 5

TOMMY TAYLOR: Up against it in the tight, but his work in the loose exchanges was outstanding. 7

PHIL SWAINSTON: Horribly overpowered by Exeter's scrum. An afternoon to forget. 4

JOE LAUNCHBURY: Wasps' captain never flinched in the heat of battle. Led from the front. 8

MATT SYMONS: Worked hard, but it was not Wasps' day in the forward exchanges. 6

JAMES HASKELL: Not his greatest game, and matters for the England flanker now switch to the Lions tour. 6

THOMAS YOUNG: Worked hard and never stopped running, but too often on the back foot. 6

NATHAN HUGHES: A typically robust and aggressive contribution. Exeter struggled to contain him at times. 8

Replacements

Wasps did not have the same collective impact off the bench as their opponents managed. 5

EXETER

PHIL DOLLMAN: Wales squad member scored a try, but then suffered an injury that could threaten his sumer tour plans. 7/10

JACK NOWELL: The British and Irish Lion scored a try and threatened Wasps' defence throughout. 8

IAN WHITTEN: Ran hard and defended strongly throughout a stamina-sapping contest. 7

OLLIE DEVOTO: Enjoyed a fine game, causing problems for the Wasps defence with his physical approach. 8

OLLY WOODBURN: Exeter's player of the season did not disappoint in any area. 7

GARETH STEENSON: The Chiefs captain struck gold in extra time with his match-winning strike. Calm throughout. 9

STUART TOWNSEND: A bright Exeter prospect who excelled in the sunshine. 7

BEN MOON: Part of an Exeter scrum that dominated the contest. 7

LUKE COWAN-DICKIE: Brilliant in the tight and a handful in the loose. Outstanding. 8

HARRY WILLIAMS: An outstanding prop with a future that looks likely to extend all the way to Test level. 7

DAVE DENNIS: The gritty Australian never stopped scrapping for Exeter's cause. 7

GEOFF PARLING: The England international will head to a new career in Japan after two memorable years at Exeter. 7

KAI HORSTMANN: Worked tirelessly throughout the game. Rock solid. 7

DON ARMAND: One of Exeter's best players this season. He once again delivered the goods. 8

THOMAS WALDROM: Ran strongly in trademark fashion, Wasps struggled to hold him at times. 7

Replacements

The Exeter replacements all made an impression, especially up front. Changes were made at a smart time by head coach Rob Baxter. 7

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