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London Irish 17-14 ExeterTwo tries from Juan Martín González edges hosts to victoryIt has been a difficult week for London Irish and at times this victory was equally trying but a promising season ends on a triumphant note. The future is undoubtedly bright for the Exiles on the pitch if it can be secured off it. It remains a huge if, though their director of rugby, Declan Kidney, expressed confidence it will be. But a best league finish for 14 years is some platform upon which to build if the impending takeover by a US consortium is completed.Kidney was as animated as he gets after a scrappy, error-strewn victory. The uncertainty, the late wages, the empty promises, the question marks over insurance cover all added up to one of the most challenging periods in his coaching career. Continue reading...