In a pivotal Gallagher Premiership match, Bath Rugby secured a crucial 26-14 victory over Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park, marking their first win at this venue in eight years. The match was significant for both teams' standings, with Bath in second place at 44 points and Exeter in sixth with 40 points prior to the game. Bath's performance was notably strong despite the absence of key players Finn Russell and Cam Redpath, achieving a bonus point win. This victory was particularly satisfying as it came after Bath was knocked out by Exeter in the Champions Cup Round of 16. Jacques Vermeulen was among the notable players back in action.
Premiership: Exeter 14-26 Bath - Chiefs play-off hopes dented by high-flying Bath https://t.co/KJHt1Tplo1
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π BATH PICK UP CRUCIAL VICTORY AT EXETER CHIEFS! #EXEvBAT #GallagherPrem https://t.co/onxnrjNSId
Revenge from Bath. Having been knocked out by Exeter in the Champions Cup Round of 16, theyβve gone and secured a bonus point win at Sandy Park. Impressive performance. They will be reassured following the loss of Russell.
They aren't finished yet πͺ Stu Townsend powers it over for @ExeterChiefs πͺπ #EXEvBAT | #GallagherPrem https://t.co/WojmQhQ8Cc
BONUS POINT TRY π₯ @BathRugby are on a roll grabbing another try extending their lead further πͺπ #EXEvBAT | #GallagherPrem https://t.co/wlcGCsNz90
INSTANT RETURN β©οΈ @BathRugby reply instantly with a try of their own π₯π #EXEvBAT | #GallagherPrem https://t.co/n2mpJGZo4f
"Perfectly executed" π― @BathRugby get the first points on the board with a monster drive πͺπ #EXEvBAT | #GallagherPrem https://t.co/MnYhIrHC7A
Exeter Chiefs vs Bath Rugby Some mighty good players back! #SaffasAbroad Jacques Vermeulen #GallagherPrem https://t.co/ZY3YtvgaBM
πͺ ππ«ππ§ππ₯ ππππππ¦ ππ πππ§π π Crucial game for the run in. Bath in second place on 44 points, Exeter in 6th place on 40 points. No Finn Russell or Cam Redpath for the visitorsβ¦ #GallagherPrem https://t.co/HogHG4mj1u