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Having ascended through the age groups at Barnstaple RFC, as well as developing his game while on loan to Coventry last season, Danny Southworth is poised to make an impact off the bench in his first European game against Bayonne later today. Utilizing his imposing North Devonian frame to full effect, Southworth has proven to be a strong ball carrier, reliable tackler and a dangerous finisher from close-range; epitomizing Exeter's reliance on forwards from five metres out. On a personal note, I had the pleasure of playing against Danny during an Under 12s vs. 13s friendly for Barnstaple many years ago. Danny made an excellent line-break and was running straight towards me. It's usually incumbent on the fullback to tackle a player before he makes more ground but, being a quintessentially hesitant fly-half, I found myself taking a step backward. Followed by another step. And another step. To my relief, a teammate came in from Danny's left and made a brilliant covering tackle. Even then, I knew he'd go far. Here's his tribute! Footage: AMC BT Sport Coventry Rugby Exeter Chiefs Premiership Rugby Song: The Dandy Warhols - We Used to Be Friends ( Thumbnail Photo: Premiership Rugby #dannysouthworth #exeterchiefs #coventryrfc #barnstaplerfc #premiershiprugby #rugby #tribute #BAYvEXE My Twitter -- DISCLAIMER: “Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use“ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.“
