Exeter Claims Thrilling Victory Over Benetton with Slade's Winning Penalty

A dramatic penalty kick by Henry Slade in the 78th minute sealed Exeter's 44-41 victory over Benetton, setting up a semi-final match against Ulster in Belfast. The hosts had taken the lead with 15 minutes remaining through Jacob Umaga's try, but Slade's late heroics secured the win for Exeter. The match was marked by a frantic first half, with Exeter initially leading 14-7 and then 24-14, before Benetton levelled the score at the break. The second half saw a series of lead changes, with Exeter eventually emerging victorious. In another quarter-final match, Bordeaux defeated Toulouse 30-15 to advance to the semi-finals against Bath. Bordeaux's defence held strong against Toulouse's early onslaught, and they managed to secure the win despite being down a player for a portion of the match.