Baxter hoping Chiefs kick-start Premiership campaign against Harlequins

Rob Baxter, Head Coach at The Exeter Chiefs, believes that the Aviva Premiership match against Harlequins will be "a test of character" for the team.

Just four months after the Premiership final appearance at Twickenham, the Chiefs find themselves bottom of the table with just one point from two games.

Rob Baxter commented: "I have said in the past that I've always thought the biggest test we would have as a club is if we lost a few fixtures early in the season," Baxter said.

"I've seen big clubs deal with it, and I remember it wasn't that long ago that we saw Leicester lose five out of six at the start of the season, and I think they ended up winning the Premiership that year.

"I think, for me, that's the real test of character and quality in a side, so, at this stage, I'm looking at it thinking it's a test of character.

"I am looking at the players who will really enjoy playing on Saturday and really enjoy going out there and throwing themselves around, expressing themselves and getting on with things.

"I am not really interested in the players who will be feeling sorry for themselves after two losses, but having said that, I have said to the players that they've shown a lot of good qualities over the last two weeks.

"I do think there is a bit of pressure on us, but I think the pressure is that it's an important game of Premiership rugby.

"I think that is what we need to focus on - let's just focus on this one weekend, not what has happened before or what might happen in the future."