By ROGER PANTING

WORCESTER beat Exeter for the first time since 2004 to keep their Anglo- Welsh Cup hopes alive.
After 12 successive defeats at the hands of the Chiefs, Warriors struck lucky but they made hard work of subduing a much inferior side on paper.
Worcester began with ten players who started their last Premiership fixture, but they gave Exeter a 14-point start before their pack gained the upper hand to see them over the line.
Worcester’s backs coach, Sam Vesty, said: “We gave away some soft tries and nearly gave the game away but even with an under-strength side, the...