Bath beat Exeter in thrilling derby to go top
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 23:07 · Archive
Bath defeated Exeter Chiefs 40-34 in a West Country derby to take top place in the Gallagher Premiership.
Bath went to the top of the Gallagher Premiership after beating Exeter Chiefs 40-34 in a pulsating West Country derby at the Rec. The match featured eleven tries across both teams, with Bath made to fight throughout.
Exeter trailed 26-10 at the interval but rallied to take a 33-31 lead midway through the second half. A yellow card for Exeter scrum-half Stephen Varney eventually proved decisive in Bath's comeback victory.
How it is being reported
- Bath climb to top of Prem table after claiming derby honours over ExeterSky Sports · 2 Oct, 23:00
- Bath go top with Finn Russell to the fore in thrilling derby victory against ExeterThe Guardian · 2 Oct, 22:31
In this story: Bath · Exeter Chiefs · Stephen Varney · Gallagher Premiership · the Rec
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