Stuart-Smith says Exeter must remain focused on the league (Getty)

Exeter scrum-half Clive Stuart-Smith says his side must focus on Sunday's crucial league match with Nottingham, not next week's EDF Trophy final.

Second placed Chiefs go to third placed Nottingham knowing a win will help secure second spot in National One.

But they also face National One champions Northampton next Saturday at Twickenham in the Trophy final.

"If we start looking forward too far then we may potentially slip up this weekend," he told BBC Radio Devon.