Worcester Warriors.

6 Adams – made some notable last-ditch tackles, but his kicking was loose at times which put his side under pressure.

6 Humphreys – was stopped just short of the try-line after wriggling his way through late on, but this was a rare attack for the usually lively wing.

5 Willison – carrying a knock coming into the game, the centre was outshone by his opposite number Henry Slade who ran the show.

6 Te’o – was Warriors’ best outlet in attack in the first half, but spent far too much time on the back foot to show his qualities.

5 Heem – a disappointing night for the wing who was brushed aside by lock Jonny Hill for his try and struggled to have much of a say going forward.

Heathcote – had to be replaced on 13 minutes with another worrying bang to the head. He was replaced by Olver who found life difficult.

6 Arr – doing enough to get the nod ahead of Ireland legend Stringer and came within a few metres of scoring before Alo crashed over.

7 Bower – Warriors expected a tough day in the scrum, but they held their own thanks to strong work from the loosehead prop.

7 Singleton – made a fine tackle on Slade early on and continued to put his body on the line, although it resulted in him picking up a shoulder injury.

7 ALO – without the injured Schonert, the tighthead stepped up to the plate and crashed over for Warriors’ only try of the night. My man of the match.

5 O’Callaghan – gifted Exeter their first points when he was penalised and his evening did not get any better. His replacement Scotland-Williamson gave Warriors something extra.

6 Phillips – good work at the breakdown to gain a turnover, but is still finding his feet at this level after moving from Jersey Reds.

6 Cox – was one of the chief employers of the choke tackle for Warriors which rattled Exeter in the opening stages before the pressure told.

7 Lewis – another strong showing from the Welshman whose efforts at the breakdown and relentless tackling gave Worcester’s fans some hope.

6 van Velze – made countless tackles and won two turnovers, but his over eagerness also led to him contributing to Worcester’s penalty count.

Replacements: Olver 5 (Heathcote 13), Taufete’e 6 (Singleton 40), Waller 6 (Bower 53), Milasinovich 6 (Alo 53), Shillcock 6 (Olver 53), Fa’osiliva 6 (Lewis 56), Scotland-Williamson 6 (O’Callaghan 61), Stringer 6 (Arr 63).

Exeter Chiefs: Dollman (Turner 40); Nowell, SLADE, Whitten (Bodilly 63), Woodburn (Townsend 70); Steenson, White (S Townsend); C Rimmer (Moon 50), Yeandle (Taione 42), Francis (Williams 50); Lees, Hill (Skinner 57); Dennis (Kvesic 61), Armand, Simmonds.

Referee: Ian Tempest.

Attendance: 7,023.

RUN OF PLAY.

0-3: Steenson penalty, 2mins.

3-3: Olver penalty, 18mins.

3-8: Simmonds try, 24mins.

3-10: Steenson converts, 25mins.

3-15: Nowell try, 33 mins.

3-17: Steenson converts, 34mins.

3-22: Hill try, 40mins.

3-24: Steenson converts, 40mins.

Half-time: Worcester Warriors 3-24 Exeter Chiefs

8-24: Alo try, 49mins.

10-24: Olver converts, 50mins.

10-27: Steenson penalty, 56mins.

10-32: Woodburn try, 62mins.

10-34: Steenson converts, 63mins.

10-39: Simmonds try, 74mins.

10-41: Steenson converts 75mins.

Full-time: Worcester Warriors 10-41 Exeter Chiefs.