Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter driven for more success

Baxter said it is "most satisfying seeing players really achieve something"

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter says he is determined to replicate the success of the club's double-winning season.

His comments came before Exeter's Premiership Cup semi-final against Gloucester on Saturday.

Speaking of his desire to grow another successful side, Baxter said it is "satisfying seeing players really achieve something".

Victory would take Baxter's Chiefs to a fifth Premiership Cup final since 2009.

At present Exeter sit fifth in the Premiership, but he insisted this year's squad has been "much-changed".

'A great platform'

"People probably didn't appreciate that the team that went from winning our first Premiership final to winning the double had a bit of change and development in it.

"I know a large number of that team have now moved on but I'm very determined that we will regrow a group like that, who will have a number of successful seasons," Baxter said.

He added that his main motivation was to make sure the club "were fighting at the right end of the Premiership week in week out".

Speaking to BBC Radio Devon, he said: "It seems like a while since we played the last [Premiership Rugby Cup] game but it's created a great platform for some of our players this season."

Baxter said Henry Slade's future was "being debated as we speak"

On Saturday's friendly he said: "I was really pleased with how the Scarlets game went. We got a lot of rugby into important players.

"It was nice to see Will Rigg have his first run-out and good to see Richard Capstick back from injury - he's fantastic.

"Hopefully we can carry that form into this weekend."

On whether Henry Slade will be remaining at the club Baxter added: "That is still being debated as we speak. I imagine he is one we'll let people know about as soon as we've figured out what's happening."