Bath secured the top spot in the Premiership after a thrilling 11-try derby victory against Exeter Chiefs at the Rec. The match showcased a rollercoaster of emotions, with Exeter trailing 26-10 at halftime before staging an impressive comeback to lead 33-31 midway through the second half.

Key highlights of the match included:

• Finn Russell, who not only scored a try but also converted four, playing a pivotal role for Bath.
• Tries from Cam Redpath, Dan du Preez, Bernard van der Linde, Ted Hill, and a penalty try for Bath.
• Immanuel Feyi-Waboso starred for Exeter with two tries, supported by Jack Yeandle, Josh Iosefa-Scott, and Stephen Varney.
• Henry Slade converted three tries for Exeter, while Harvey Skinner added a late penalty.

The match began with Bath taking control early on. Redpath intercepted a pass from Skinner, running 50m to score, followed by a try from Van der Linde that gave Bath a 14-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Exeter responded with Feyi-Waboso's strong running, leading to a try from Varney. Bath then extended their lead with Russell’s individual effort, concluding the first half at 26-10.

The second half saw Exeter rallying back, with quick tries from Iosefa-Scott and Feyi-Waboso, narrowing the score. Will Butt, a former Bath player, assisted Feyi-Waboso for his second try, giving Exeter their first lead.

However, a yellow card for Varney proved costly for Exeter. Bath capitalized on this, scoring a penalty try through Hill. Despite a missed penalty from Slade, Skinner's conversion allowed Exeter to secure two bonus points from the match.