Feyi-Waboso stars as Exeter beat Munster 31-21
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- Immanuel Feyi-Waboso scored a sensational solo try on his first appearance since late January, weaving past Munster defenders to seal Exeter's 31-21 Challenge Cup victory.
- Exeter raced to a 31-0 halftime lead through tries from Ross Vintcent, Henry Slade, Will Rigg, and Feyi-Waboso, with Slade adding four conversions and a penalty.
- Munster mounted a fierce second-half fightback with Jack Crowley crossing twice and captain Tadhg Beirne adding a try, cutting the deficit to 10 points.
- Tadhg Beirne's yellow card for a deliberate knock-on with eight minutes left ended Munster's momentum and effectively killed the contest.
- Exeter will host Cardiff or travel to face Benetton in Italy in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals next weekend.
- Rob Baxter had signed a new "multi-year" contract as Exeter's director of rugby two days before the match, with the performance backing up the club's backing.
Why it matters: Feyi-Waboso's return on the eve of the Six Nations is a timely boost for Exeter and England, with the winger showing no rust after a hamstring layoff. Exeter also locked in continuity at the top by extending Baxter, with the win reinforcing the club's renewed European push under the new deal.
