In the Premiership Rugby Cup semi-final, Gloucester Rugby faced off against their West Country rivals, Exeter Chiefs. Key highlights from the game included standout performances from several players making their return to the field, such as RG Snyman, Lloyd Evans, Scott Sio, and Will Rigg. Julian Savea's notable size and comeback were also highlighted in the preseason discussions. However, Zach Mercer of Gloucester Rugby stole the show with a remarkable performance that sparked discussions about his non-selection for the England Rugby team. Mercer's efforts, along with a crucial play involving Lewis Ludlow94, were instrumental in Gloucester securing a victory and advancing to the final, with notable contributions from teammates like Freddie Clarke and Josh Hathaway. The match was broadcast live, offering fans in-depth coverage, including live commentary, team and match stats, and post-match reactions.
👏 WHAT A RESPONSE! 🎥 ICYMI: Zach Mercer produced a Man of the Match performance for Gloucester. https://t.co/VKh9KaeEvW
Zach Mercer was adored @MHR_officiel and appears to be going down a storm @gloucesterrugby Steve Borthwick is apparently not a fan and, if @EnglandRugby keep on winning, then that will justify all the selection calls he makes. https://t.co/1zoWN1lEnk
👏 WHAT A RESPONSE! 🎥 Zach Mercer sets up a GLORIOUS 80-metre try in response to England snub. https://t.co/VKh9Kae6Go
So @Mercer8Zach was silly good for @gloucesterrugby today, how he’s not in the @EnglandRugby squad baffles me and thousands of others!
Gloucester survive and are in the final. Mercer will get the headlines but Freddie Clarke was real good. #GLOvEXE
Outrageous from @Mercer8Zach 🤯 @gloucesterrugby #PremRugbyCup #GLOvEXE https://t.co/rHCdUMOmwb
Electric from Zach Mercer 🤩 Josh Hathaway gives @gloucesterrugby a strong lead ahead of the break! #PremRugbyCup #GLOvEXE https://t.co/5tfdlXvmQ8
The Prem Cup semi final at @gloucesterrugby is showcasing the reason Zach Mercer was so good for @MHR_officiel and why @EnglandRugby need to embrace his point of difference
The Prem Cup semi final at @gloucesterrugby is showcasing the reason Zak Mercer was so good for @MHR_officiel and why @EnglandRugby need to embrace his point of difference
Zach Mercer having a stormer for Gloucester and making a mockery again of his non England selection
A little bit of class from @Mercer8Zach 🤌 And @LewisLudlow94 finishes it off to put @gloucesterrugby in control early 🫡 Watch the game live on @rugbyontnt 📺 #PremRugbyCup #GLOvEXE https://t.co/4rXZgMwSul
Gloucester Rugby take on West Country rivals, Exeter Chiefs, in the Premiership Rugby Cup semi-final. Kick off in 15 minutes⏰ 🗣️Live Commentary ✍️Team and Match Stats 📝 Post Match Reaction Follow all the action Live In App 👇 #GLOvEXE
Gloucester vs Exeter Chiefs Great to see Lloyd Evans back in the mix for Gloucester. Scott Sio is back for Exeter and so good to see Will Rigg retained. He had such a good game last time. https://t.co/JtPEAVUXjT
Great to see RG Snyman back from injury and charging forward with a lot of confidence. So good to have the big man back on a rugby field. #SaffasAbroad https://t.co/PRwE6CZKUU
Just sifting through some Super Rugby preseason highlights… Julian Savea looks BIG. Really big. Comeback season is on… #SuperRugbyPacific