Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
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November 28 2024
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Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
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Date: 28/11/2024 10:02
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Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: keithbar54 (IP Logged)
Date: 28/11/2024 17:08
It will be a difficult game as they are all fresh ,at home ,and full of confidence but you never no
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Chief Bert (IP Logged)
Date: 28/11/2024 17:15
We have some confidence especially after last week's performance, and if we can start and play like we did in the first half we might have a chance. They are top for a reason but have a few significant injuries, but it will still be very tough to get a win up there. Team selection will be interesting.
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: fisher (IP Logged)
Date: 28/11/2024 20:27
Alright I will put my neck on the line Barrf 26 - 28 Exe but I could be wrong!
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Lowerwatha (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 11:57
Exeter Chiefs team news
15 Josh Hodge
14 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
13 Tamati Tua
12 Will Rigg
11 Tommy Wyatt
10 Henry Slade
9 Stu Townsend
1 Scott Sio
2 Dan Frost
3 Marcus Street
4 Rusi Tuima
5 Richard Capstick
6 Ethan Roots
7 Jacques Vermeulen
8 Greg Fisilau
Replacements:
16 Jack Innard
17 Will Goodrick-Clarke
18 Jimmy Roots
19 Franco Molina
20 Ross Vintcent
21 Will Becconsall
22 Will Haydon-Wood
23 Ben Hammersley
15 Josh Hodge
14 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
13 Tamati Tua
12 Will Rigg
11 Tommy Wyatt
10 Henry Slade
9 Stu Townsend
1 Scott Sio
2 Dan Frost
3 Marcus Street
4 Rusi Tuima
5 Richard Capstick
6 Ethan Roots
7 Jacques Vermeulen
8 Greg Fisilau
Replacements:
16 Jack Innard
17 Will Goodrick-Clarke
18 Jimmy Roots
19 Franco Molina
20 Ross Vintcent
21 Will Becconsall
22 Will Haydon-Wood
23 Ben Hammersley
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Lowerwatha (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 12:01
Bath Rugby:
1.Thomas du Toit,
2 Tom Dunn,
3 Will Stuart,
4 Quinn Roux,
5 Charlie Ewels,
6 Ted Hill,
7 Guy Pepper,
8 Miles Reid,
9 Ben Spencer ©,
10 Finn Russell,
11 Will Muir,
12 Will Butt,
13 Ollie Lawrence,
14 Joe Cokanasiga,
15 Tom de Glanville
Replacements:
16 Niall Annett,
17 Francois van Wyk,
18 Kieran Verden,
19 Ross Molony,
20 Josh Bayliss,
21 Louis Schreuder,
22 Cameron Redpath,
23 Alfie Barbeary
1.Thomas du Toit,
2 Tom Dunn,
3 Will Stuart,
4 Quinn Roux,
5 Charlie Ewels,
6 Ted Hill,
7 Guy Pepper,
8 Miles Reid,
9 Ben Spencer ©,
10 Finn Russell,
11 Will Muir,
12 Will Butt,
13 Ollie Lawrence,
14 Joe Cokanasiga,
15 Tom de Glanville
Replacements:
16 Niall Annett,
17 Francois van Wyk,
18 Kieran Verden,
19 Ross Molony,
20 Josh Bayliss,
21 Louis Schreuder,
22 Cameron Redpath,
23 Alfie Barbeary
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Lowerwatha (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 12:01
Match Officials
Referee: Sara Cox
Assistant Referees: Dan Jones and Harry Walbaum
TMO: David Rose
Referee: Sara Cox
Assistant Referees: Dan Jones and Harry Walbaum
TMO: David Rose
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Lowerwatha (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 12:02
Weather Forecast as at 1200 Friday
Light cloud and a gentle breeze from the south
Temperature 12 degrees
Low chance of Precipitation
Light cloud and a gentle breeze from the south
Temperature 12 degrees
Low chance of Precipitation
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Lowerwatha (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 12:04
TV Coverage
Channel 408 TNT Sports 1 SD 1730 -2000
Channel 430 TNT Sports 3 HD 1730 -2000
Channel 408 TNT Sports 1 SD 1730 -2000
Channel 430 TNT Sports 3 HD 1730 -2000
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Ljs399 (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 12:11
Henry at 10! That’s a surprise, but makes sense. 2 strong teams, head says Bath but going with heart.
Bath 23 Chiefs 25
Bath 23 Chiefs 25
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Andy15.1 (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 12:21
Game will be won and lost upfront and Bath look so superior to us in the pack and on the bench. Leaving an international lock on the bench and starting with a makeshift flanker at lock is crazy imo especially against probably the best pack in the league. Our backs look dangerous but doubt they will see much ball. Taken Henry years to get to play his favoured position.
Bath 45 Chiefs 10
Bath 45 Chiefs 10
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Debenair (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 12:38
Agree with you Andy. The pack is weaker than Bath. Capstick has gone well at lock during the Prem Cup games but this will be a sea change. We really do need some quality in the front row.
With Hawkins PNG, and Dunne apparently out of favour in the pack it’s interesting that Henry starts at 10 for the first time in what, 10 years?
I can only presume that the current coaching setup does not rate either Skinner or Haydon Wood for this fixture.
With Hawkins PNG, and Dunne apparently out of favour in the pack it’s interesting that Henry starts at 10 for the first time in what, 10 years?
I can only presume that the current coaching setup does not rate either Skinner or Haydon Wood for this fixture.
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Lapo (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 12:43
Home advantage to a very good Bath team, so Bath 35 Chiefs 30
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: clalan (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 12:56
We always will be second fiddle against Baths pack, but as long as we hold our own and get the ball away, I would put our back division up against anybody. Centre looks strong so we will give as good as we get imho.
We have shot ourselves in the foot this season, throwing away games we were quite capable of winning in the last five minutes.
I believe the correct actions have been taken, and we are now getting our proper senior core returning to the team. I wait to get ridiculed by some on here, but that’s my opinion. Great ref by the way fare and considered.
We have shot ourselves in the foot this season, throwing away games we were quite capable of winning in the last five minutes.
I believe the correct actions have been taken, and we are now getting our proper senior core returning to the team. I wait to get ridiculed by some on here, but that’s my opinion. Great ref by the way fare and considered.
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: dwhite805 (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 13:37
I don't like the idea of starting Slade at 10. Yes move him there if required. I cannot see us winning this match so for me it's Bath 38 Chiefs 20
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Boldeagle (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 13:38
Bath 35-21 Chiefs
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Scottish Chief (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 13:54
Bath 33 - 27 Chiefs
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: cornwallchief (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 13:58
Barbeary and Redpath on their bench emphasises to me the strength of their squad. Slade at 10 suggests the blitz defence maybe binned . Against Gloucs in the prem cup we did try jackalling and slowing their ruck speed and remained for the most without infringing. Our pack looks underpowered compared to Bath's. If we compete legally at the breakdown, bin the blitz defence, and stay on the good side of the ref we have a chance. A reversion to our early season style of play will see a heavy defeat. I hope we see some green shoots but still expect a comfortable Bath win. Bath 38 Chiefs 26
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: ExeterFan (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 14:18
Definitely feel Molina should be starting in the second row, but if he's to replace Capstick and Tuima play the full 80 then I can see the benefit as Capstick off the bench for either of those would definitely be making our second row weaker.
Think the backs are as strong as we are able to field, like the idea of Henry moving to 10 to accommodate what looks like a potentially excellent centre partnership. Getting him on the ball to dictate play should see a huge improvement.
With that said, I still think they have the edge over us so Bath 37 Chiefs 28. Very much hope I'm wrong.
Think the backs are as strong as we are able to field, like the idea of Henry moving to 10 to accommodate what looks like a potentially excellent centre partnership. Getting him on the ball to dictate play should see a huge improvement.
With that said, I still think they have the edge over us so Bath 37 Chiefs 28. Very much hope I'm wrong.
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Chief Bert (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 14:25
Bath's strongest available squad will make it a very tough game for us to win, however if we can secure enough set piece ball we have the backs to cause them some problems. Head wins though Bath 28 - 24 Chiefs.
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: StanWilks (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 15:23
The Rec has become a difficult place for us to steal four points from and though we have a significantly stronger squad when compared to previous fixtures, I think Bath are too strong for us.
Would love to be proven wrong, though! Bath 37 - 24 Chiefs.
Cueto wasn't in touch, at least in my dreams.
Would love to be proven wrong, though! Bath 37 - 24 Chiefs.
Cueto wasn't in touch, at least in my dreams.
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: tigersimon (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 15:26
Where’s Lewis Pearson & James Dunne?
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Ali1969 (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 15:46
Safe journeys to all Chiefs fans coming up for the match - a reminder to leave in plenty of time as the Bath Christmas Market is on and that will cause the usual headaches for parking and getting into the City Centre.
2 Strong sides and hopefully will be a cracking match - really looking forward to seeing Russell up against Slade if anyone can step up Slade can but big ask and a lot will come down to who wins the forward battle.
Still we have a few missing in Underhill, Coetzee, Obano and Bailey, hoping for a good match. Best Wishes.
2 Strong sides and hopefully will be a cracking match - really looking forward to seeing Russell up against Slade if anyone can step up Slade can but big ask and a lot will come down to who wins the forward battle.
Still we have a few missing in Underhill, Coetzee, Obano and Bailey, hoping for a good match. Best Wishes.
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: SixNineOne (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 16:18
I’ve been pretty consistently wrong so far this season, so I see no reason to stray from that path.
Chiefs 33; Bath 31
By the way, I hope Sara Cox has the cojones to red card Quinn Roux for his inevitable violent play…
Chiefs 33; Bath 31
By the way, I hope Sara Cox has the cojones to red card Quinn Roux for his inevitable violent play…
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: DumnoniiNomad (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 16:46
I like the look of that line up. Sladey at 10 makes sense! We can't afford to leave him out. It's important we build on Rigg/Tua as a solid partnership. Things have changed and I'm hopeful rather than confident that we could cause an upset 🤞
Bath 23 : Chiefs 27
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
Bath 23 : Chiefs 27
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Rowancroft73 (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 17:18
Pleased to see Slade at 10, tho a big ask to knit the back line together after presumably little time to ‘run it’ in training.
Bath 34 Chiefs 21
Bath 34 Chiefs 21
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Zyder head (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 17:48
Wow! Sladey at 10! Didn't see that coming!!
Although I like it as it should have been his natural position for the last 10 years and more it's not a vote of confidence in either of our current fly halves is it?
Agree with most of the other posters that our pack looks underpowered. I can see the logic in trying to move their pack around with mobility rather than strength but I will have my eyes closed at scrum time! Especially second half when our replacements come on after last week's scrum capitulation at Glos.
Its not a bad side but it's not our best and to beat them up there I think we would need our best side to play as well as they can.
Fingers crossed I am wrong 🤞
Although I like it as it should have been his natural position for the last 10 years and more it's not a vote of confidence in either of our current fly halves is it?
Agree with most of the other posters that our pack looks underpowered. I can see the logic in trying to move their pack around with mobility rather than strength but I will have my eyes closed at scrum time! Especially second half when our replacements come on after last week's scrum capitulation at Glos.
Its not a bad side but it's not our best and to beat them up there I think we would need our best side to play as well as they can.
Fingers crossed I am wrong 🤞
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Chief Fire Water (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 18:14
Bath 35 Chiefs 23
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: keithbar54 (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 19:20
Going tp stick my neck out and go for a chiefs win 27- 21 it will be a close call though.
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: mommentum (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 20:47
who will be the second playmaker
Bath 40 Chiefs 30
Bath 40 Chiefs 30
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: ExTeddChief (IP Logged)
Date: 29/11/2024 22:24
Leaning towards optimism Bath 28 Chiefs 30
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Lowerwatha (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 07:05
Chiefs 34 Bath 27.
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Currychef (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 08:15
Bath 42 Chiefs 26
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Not Manichean (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 08:23
its coming up to the season of miracles.
Bath 23 chiefs 29
Bath 23 chiefs 29
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: ouch!_that_hurts (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 10:24
After Falcons' win last night we really need to get something out of this game. Unfortunately, I think the best we can hope for is a LBP and maybe, a TBP.
Bath 35 Chiefs 28
Bath 35 Chiefs 28
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Big Chief Little Chief (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 11:59
I'm afraid my negativity rules here! That's a very strong Bath side, I was hoping they might have rested a few internationals! I'd never really expect to win up there anyway, so just an improved performance will please me. Bath 35 Chiefs 19
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: 4everchief (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 12:45
Barffff 38 Chiefs 15
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Currychef (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 12:46
Our last game was a breath of fresh air albeit against a poor Gloucester first half performance. I agree that a good performance with positive tactics will be another big step forward. Keep Vermeulen on the pitch and we will go better.
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Osmium (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 15:43
Bath 28 - 31 Chiefs. Has to be right one day.
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Hankey (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 16:10
Bath 25 Chiefs 30
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Not Manichean (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 16:11
Im looking out for jackals and offloads. If we can replicate the style of the win against Glaws then we stand a chance. It may also be an indication of whether the 'script' has changed or not.
FWIW, I loathe the laws pertaining to the jackal and its interesting to note that various pundits are starting to argue against it. But while its still legal, we absolutely have to be more competitive there.
FWIW, I loathe the laws pertaining to the jackal and its interesting to note that various pundits are starting to argue against it. But while its still legal, we absolutely have to be more competitive there.
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Exeforever (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 16:53
Well it's been 3 unexpected results so far. Long may it continue...
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: StanWilks (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 17:18
Quote:Exeforever
Well it's been 3 unexpected results so far. Long may it continue...
Knowing our misfortune, it probably won't. Haha.
Cueto wasn't in touch, at least in my dreams.
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: tigersimon (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 18:46
45 minutes in and I haven’t heard Capstick’s name mentioned yet in Commentary!
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Chief Fire Water (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 19:04
Sarah Cox is having a stinker
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Not Manichean (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 19:12
I dont like criticising refs, but how she saw the Bath try grounded is a mystery.
And that should have been a PT imo.
And that should have been a PT imo.
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Chief Fire Water (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 19:14
The TMO told her there was no cover
She was trying to find a reason to not award it.
She was trying to find a reason to not award it.
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: 9215 (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 19:15
Quote:Not Manichean
I dont like criticising refs, but how she saw the Bath try grounded is a mystery.
And that should have been a PT imo.
Refs have a much better better view than fans, due to being on the pitch.
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: dwhite805 (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 19:23
We only have ourselves to blame for not getting a point. Should have taken 3 penalties for 9 points
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Not Manichean (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 19:29
Quote:9215Quote:Not Manichean
I dont like criticising refs, but how she saw the Bath try grounded is a mystery.
And that should have been a PT imo.
Refs have a much better better view than fans, due to being on the pitch.
X Ray specs I suppose.
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Not Manichean (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 19:38
The guys played well I thought but still some poor decision making.
Congratulations Bath. Fine margins though.
Congratulations Bath. Fine margins though.
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: EX6 CHIEF (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 19:43
Quote:Not Manichean
I dont like criticising refs, but how she saw the Bath try grounded is a mystery.
And that should have been a PT imo.
Agreed. The only point she failed to evaluate was that it was IFW on the wing! From the ‘buts’ she was making, you would have thought it was Hoani Tui out wide
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: 9215 (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 20:02
Quote:EX6 CHIEFQuote:Not Manichean
I dont like criticising refs, but how she saw the Bath try grounded is a mystery.
And that should have been a PT imo.
Agreed. The only point she failed to evaluate was that it was IFW on the wing! From the ‘buts’ she was making, you would have thought it was Hoani Tui out wide
Which player it is isn’t something they’re are allowed to take into account
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Not Manichean (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 20:04
Quote:9215Quote:EX6 CHIEFQuote:Not Manichean
I dont like criticising refs, but how she saw the Bath try grounded is a mystery.
And that should have been a PT imo.
Agreed. The only point she failed to evaluate was that it was IFW on the wing! From the ‘buts’ she was making, you would have thought it was Hoani Tui out wide
Which player it is isn’t something they’re are allowed to take into account
The fact that we lost was our own fault, not the refs.
Enjoy your win.
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Rowancroft73 (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 20:57
My issue was not the ‘’Pen Try’ issue, more so the fact that she gave a ‘try on field’ when she was nowhere near the grounding and had to run around the back of our defence by which time the view was sealed off. She was actually poorly positioned at the time Bath ‘claimed’ the try
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Chief Fire Water (IP Logged)
Date: 30/11/2024 21:54
She had a very poor game today
Re: Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: StanWilks (IP Logged)
Date: 01/12/2024 11:20
Thanks for getting me back in the top fifteen, Ouch! Haha.
Cueto wasn't in touch, at least in my dreams.
Cueto wasn't in touch, at least in my dreams.
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