By NEALE HARVEY
EXETER chairman Tony Rowe has revealed doublewinning supremo Rob Baxter was far from a unanimous choice as head coach following Peter Drewett’s sacking 11 years ago.
Drewett’s dismissal in March 2009 paved the way for Baxter to establish a Devon dynasty that culminated in last month’s Premiership and Champions Cup triumphs.
However, in a book published this Thursday, Rowe reveals how the Sandy Park board, which included Baxter’s father, John, were split over appointing thenforwards coach Rob, with some favouring ex-England scrum-half Richard Hill...