Exeter youngsters Jack Nowell and Henry Slade, both with standout performances, could not help their side to victory against reigning Heineken Cup champions Toulon at Sandy Park on Saturday.
This year Harlequins will take on Exeter Chiefs for the first time in the Big Game series at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday December 28th (kick-off: 4.00pm) in the Aviva Premiership.
Worcester Warriors reached the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s Series for the first time after Richard de Carpentier’s men steamrolled all before them at Kingsholm on Thursday night.
A last-gasp penalty from Nick Evans spared Harlequins' blushes as they escaped from Kingston Park with a draw after a bruising encounter with Newcastle Falcons.
A busy Christmas schedule sees Bath travel to Franklins Gardens in search of some early festive cheer, whilst the top two square off at the Stoop with Quins heroes of the battle of Toulouse hosting champions Saracens.
Aussie scrum-half Pat Phibbs is to remain with the Exeter Chiefs until the end of the season after extending his contract with the Aviva Premiership club.