Atkins: It’s Exeter’s chance to shine

By SAM JACKSON
OLLIE Atkins believes he and his Exeter Chiefs teammates have been given the perfect stage on which to shine.
The Australian lock helped lead from the front as the Chiefs secured a third successive final appearance thanks to Sunday’s 24-7 home win over Harlequins.
Leicester, meanwhile, were equally impressive in their own last four encounter, defeating defending champions Saracens 32-10 at Allianz Park.
Atkins, 28, said: “We’ve been planning this for a while and the boys have been putting in some phenomenal performances in the Anglo-Welsh Cup. Now, this is t...

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