R360 rebel league would be major blow to Prem says Exeter's Rob Baxter

• We must improve our product to survive, insists Baxter

• Exeter director of rugby wants top players in the Prem

Rob Baxter has warned that English club rugby risks being undermined if the proposed R360 rebel league goes ahead. Exeter have just welcomed the top-class Australian centre Len Ikitau to Sandy Park and the Chiefs director of rugby believes the Prem will suffer a significant hit if such outstanding talent is diverted elsewhere.

The R360 concept has suffered a series of recent setbacks with the world's leading unions making clear that players who sign up will be forfeiting their international careers. Baxter, however, believes rugby should be primarily focused on improving its existing competitions.