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"No final decision regarding the club's coaching structure going forward has been made, and it would be improper to make any further comment until all internal procedures have been completed," said Exeter chairman and chief executive Tony Rowe in a statement.

Post-match television footage of Tony Rowe angrily addressing the players in the changing room only added to the sense of anxiety surrounding the club's fortunes.

Chairman Tony Rowe, who has seen the member-owned club rise from the English second tier to the top of the club game, went into the away dressing room to outline just how far off those heights the current team has fallen.

He was appointed on a three-year contract but had to manage without two leading members of last season's team, Jonathan Rowe and Gabriel Sara, who had both been sold by the club.

Kyle Rowe looked ready to hit back for Glasgow with a break up the touchline until Barrett tracked back to sweep up his kick through and snuff out the danger.