Bath Exacts Thrilling Revenge in 11-Try Spectacle Against Exeter Chiefs! 🏉
Bath Exacts Thrilling Revenge in 11-Try Spectacle Against Exeter Chiefs! 🏉
You won't believe the drama! Bath delivers a stunning 40-34 victory over Exeter Chiefs, avenging last season's semi-final loss in an 11-try spectacle. Don't miss the highlights!
Bath has started the new Prem season with a bang, securing their second consecutive win in a thrilling 40-34 victory over Exeter Chiefs. This electrifying match wasn't just another game; it was sweet revenge for Bath, who suffered a painful semi-final loss to Exeter last season at their home ground.
The game was an absolute try-fest, with both sides combining for a staggering 11 scores. The 'all-out attack' approach dominating the new season was clearly on display, pushing the total number of tries across the league to an impressive 63 in just six matches.
Bath got off to a flying start, looking ruthless and determined.
They secured a bonus point before half-time with four spectacular tries from Cameron Redpath, Bernard van der Linde, Dan du Preez, and the brilliant Finn Russell, putting them comfortably ahead at 26-10. Exeter managed to get on the scoreboard with scores from Stephen Varney and Jack Yeandle, but the momentum was firmly with Bath.
However, rugby is a game of two halves, and the Chiefs, much like in their unforgettable comeback last season, stormed back with incredible ferocity. Within just 15 minutes of the restart, Josh Iosefa-Scott scored, followed by two phenomenal tries from England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso. This stunning resurgence saw Exeter turn a 16-point deficit into a five-point lead, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
But unlike their previous encounter, Bath found a way to respond. Their bench reinforcements brought renewed energy and grunt. A crucial moment came when Stephen Varney was sin-binned and a penalty try was awarded to Bath for a deliberate knock-on, effectively swinging the momentum back.
Replacement flanker Ted Hill then bulldozed his way over the line, sealing the victory for Bath.
Despite the loss, Exeter didn't go home empty-handed. A late penalty kick from Harvey Skinner ensured they walked away with two valuable bonus points, a small consolation from what was undoubtedly another classic encounter between these two fierce rivals. This game will surely be remembered as one of the season's early highlights.
