Exeter's away win over Montpellier was massive - Henry Slade

Henry Slade believes Exeter Chief's win over Montpellier at Altrad Stadium in the European Champions Cup encounter on Sunday will go down as one of the best wins in the club's history.

Even though Montpellier started the game well with an early try from Joe Tomane, Don Armand and Gareth Steenson helped the Chiefs gain a five point lead by the end of the first quarter.

Despite losing Jesse Mogg to sin bin, Montpellier ended the first half strong and had a lead of 17-10 before a spirited performance in the second half from that included tries from Ian Whitten and Armand and Steenson's double conversion followed by a penalty helped Rob Baxter's side to seal a thrilling 24-27 victory.

"This result is definitely up there. It was a big effort, Montpellier threw everything at us and they're a top side with some big lads," said Slade.

"It took a lot out of us and it's really pleasing to come away with the win. Last year we came to France in Europe, thought we'd give it a go, and got blown away a few times.

"This year we came here to win and I thought we did it really well. Away wins are massive in Europe and we have Leinster back to back next which is going to be exciting."

In the opening round, Exeter handed Glasgow their first defeat of the season as they carry forwarded their form from the previous season of Aviva Premiership into the European competition that sees them positioned second in Pool 3.

"It was tough and the game was up and down. The guys stuck at it for long enough to force the win and we were brave. We said at the start we were going to go for it and sometimes we made things difficult for ourselves," said Baxter.

"But if you believe in something, that ultimately helps you to see tough games like this home.

"Against any good side you're going to have periods when you're up against it, but we never panicked or lost our shape. We knew over the 80 minutes we'd have some good moments if we kept the tempo high, but we can still be better."

Exeter will take on Leinster next in the round three of the European Champions Cup at Sandy Park on 10th December and Baxter is excited by the challenge ahead

"With both Leinster and us going unbeaten up till now it makes the double-header a fantastic occasion for everybody.

"I hope we can have a huge game at Sandy Park and I know we'll take thousands of people over to Dublin. What we wanted was to have our fate in our own hands at the end of the first two rounds and that's where it is. It's up to us now to see if we can drive home this pool."