Dan Sheehan celebrating with James Lowe and the Leinster competing with Manie Libbok for a high ball (inset).
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Planet Rugby's five takeaways from Leinster's victory over the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship.
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Exeter Chiefs celebrate Will Rigg score against Saracens.
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Following a 31-22 victory for Exeter Chiefs against Saracens in the Premiership, here are our five takeaways from the fixture at Sandy Park on Saturday.
Exeter Chiefs
England head coach Steve Borthwick (left) alongside lock Maro Itoje (middle) and Freddie Steward (right).
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Planet Rugby previews England's prospects ahead of this year's Six Nations Championship.
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Springboks lock RG Snyman and All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett (inset) in action for Leinster,
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The Leinster player ratings following their United Rugby Championship victory over the Stormers.
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Forward trio Gavin Coombes, Alex Kendellen and Thomas Ahern (inset), who impressed against the Dragons, in action for Munster.
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Our five takeaways from Munster's 38-19 victory over the Dragons in the United Rugby Championship.
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