Pool placing

Exeter boasted an unbeaten record in Pool 2, winning their first four matches and completing the double over Sale Sharks and La Rochelle. They were denied a clean sweep of six victories by being held 31-31 in Round 5 at Glasgow Warriors.

Lockdown news

The Chiefs have signed Scotland lock Jonny Gray from Glasgow Warriors, back Josh Hodge from Newcastle Falcons and wing Facundo Cordero – brother of Santiago – from Argentinian club side Los Ceibos. In addition, long-serving fly-half Gareth Steenson and back Phil Dollman have agreed short-term contract extensions.

Quarter-final record

This is only Exeter’s second quarter-final in the European Cup, although this is just their seventh season in it. The Chiefs were squeezed out 25-24 by Wasps on their previous appearance in the last eight.

European history

Exeter’s most notable achievement in European competition is reaching the Challenge Cup semi-finals in 2014/15, when they were beaten 30-19 at Gloucester Rugby. They also made the Challenge Cup quarter-finals in 2011/12, but lost 22-17 at Stade Français Paris.

With the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals just around the corner, we are taking an in-depth look at all eight sides who will be competing for a spot in the showpiece final in October and today it is Exeter’s turn to come under the microscope.