We all know that Rob Baxter is one of the greatest bosses in Gallagher Premiership of all-time and has made some truly fabulous signings.
Not only is he a serial winner, his player development is superb and his side play exciting and innovative rugby.
However, when you spend over a decade in charge of a rugby club, you are not going to have a 100% record within the transfer market.
Even the best in the business make mistakes, so let’s take a look at some of the worst signings he’s ever made.
Some of the players on this list have actually gone onto become stars after their dire stints at Sandy Park.
1. Niko Matawalu
The Fijian magician came down to Chiefs from Bath with huge expectations after impressing at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. However, off-the-field problems meant the scrum-half/wing only ever played for Exeter Braves, once in December 2016, without graduating to the first team.
