Exeter Chiefs 12-12 Esher

Exeter Chiefs prepared for next week's National One top-of-the-table clash at Leeds in a disappointing manner as Esher held them to a draw in Devon.

The Surrey club took an early lead, when wing Dougie Flockhart brushed aside Matt Jess to cross for a converted try.

It stayed at 7-0 until lock Chris Bentley went over before the interval.

But Esher rocked the Chiefs again, before prop Chris Budgen prevented Exeter from an embarrassing defeat.