Exeter Chiefs booked their place in next season's Heineken Cup with a thrilling 40-39 win against Gloucester at Sandy Park.
Gareth Steenson kicked seven penalties - the last a minute from time to secure the victory - and converted two of his side's three tries in front of a capacity crowd.
Locks Dean Mumm and Damian Welch crossed the line in the first half, and referee Greg Garner also awarded a penalty try, as Rob Baxter's men finished sixth in the table.
Even before Steenson's late winning kick the home side knew they had made the Heineken Cup as Bath lost 23-14 at Saracens.
The Chiefs gifted Gloucester three tries in the first half through Jonny May, Charlie Sharples and Henry Trinder, with Freddie Burns crossing in the second half to go with four conversions and two penalties.
It was a fantastic way to end the season and a fantastic match to end Rich Baxter's long and distinguished career with his hometown club.
Gareth Steenson kicked seven penalties - the last a minute from time to secure the victory - and converted two of his side's three tries in front of a capacity crowd.
Locks Dean Mumm and Damian Welch crossed the line in the first half, and referee Greg Garner also awarded a penalty try, as Rob Baxter's men finished sixth in the table.
Even before Steenson's late winning kick the home side knew they had made the Heineken Cup as Bath lost 23-14 at Saracens.
The Chiefs gifted Gloucester three tries in the first half through Jonny May, Charlie Sharples and Henry Trinder, with Freddie Burns crossing in the second half to go with four conversions and two penalties.
It was a fantastic way to end the season and a fantastic match to end Rich Baxter's long and distinguished career with his hometown club.
