Fisher's Gloucester into rugby Cup final

Gloucester have beaten Exeter to qualify for the European Rugby Challenge Cup final for the first time since 2006.

Former Brumbies coach Laurie Fisher has steered Gloucester into the final of the European Rugby Challenge Cup for the first time in nine years.

Gloucester defeated Exeter 30-19 to book a spot in the decider where they will face Edinburgh on May 1 at The Stoop in London.

Fisher's side totally dominated the game at Kingsholm and Exeter had no answer to their pace and power, with the final scoreline not reflecting the superiority of the home team.

"So pleased for the lads, top performance, 80 minutes, dug deep, desperate," tweeted Fisher, who left the Brumbies for Gloucester in 2014.

Gloucester's tries came from Bill Meakes, Tom Savage and Jonny May with Greig Laidlaw kicking two penalties and three conversions, and James Hook adding a long-distance penalty.

Henry Slade kicked four penalties for Exeter, with Gareth Steenson adding the conversion to Elvis Taione's late try.


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