Chiefs opinion: Derby brings out the crowds

It says something that when England are playing New Zealand – and back-to-back internationals are on terrestrial TV – that Exeter Chiefs are expecting a record crowd for an LV= Cup clash this weekend. Since Sandy Park was expanded over the summer, with the capacity going from an official 10,744 to a little over 12,500, attendances have not gone beyond four figures. But while some decry the LV= Cup and it's importance on the calendar, some sensible marketing and the form of local..., Chiefs opinion: Derby brings out the crowds