Exeter all but end their season at the Stoop after loss
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32 unanswered points by Harlequins give them a big 41-24 win at home against Exeter and out a dent in the Chiefs' run to the Prem Rugby Semi Finals.
The try bonus point could prove to be invaluable for the visitors as it gives them some wiggle room over Bristol who are five points away and Saracens who are 8 points adrift BUT are yet to play in this round when they face Gloucester.
Exeter took a 0-12 lead after 10 minutes thanks to Ridl and Varney tries where Quins replied through Kenningham but then conceded two more tries as Exeter took a 7-24 lead after 32 minutes. This was to be the last points for the visitors as Quins mounted their comeback through Northmore who scored after 34 minutes and from there Murley scored as the hosts took control.
Quins stun Exeter at Twickenham 😯@Harlequins add another twist in the playoff race 🤩 pic.twitter.com/bSyY6dxfnJ
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76 minutes into the game Quins took a 10 point lead stunning Exeter into action with their losing bonus point taken away only for them to throw an intercept pass to end the game as Boris Wenger went over from 15m out.
Exeter face Leicester and then Saracens to wrap up the regular season with all three of the sides chasing the final two places left for the knock outs.
