Bath Rugby secured a thrilling 40-34 victory against Exeter Chiefs in their second match of the new Prem season, avenging last season's semi-final defeat. The match featured a total of 11 tries, showcasing both teams' attacking prowess.

First Half Highlights
Bath dominated the first half, scoring four tries and taking a commanding 26-10 lead by halftime. Key contributors included:

• Cameron Redpath
• Bernard van der Linde
• Dan du Preez
• Finn Russell

Exeter's scores came from Stephen Varney and Jack Yeandle, but they struggled to contain Bath's relentless offense.

Second Half Drama
The second half saw Exeter rally with tries from Josh Iosefa-Scott and two spectacular efforts from Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, turning the scoreline momentarily in their favor. However, Bath responded decisively with a penalty try awarded after Varney's deliberate knock-on, followed by a try from Ted Hill that secured Bath's bonus point.

Despite a late penalty from Harvey Skinner, Exeter faced their second consecutive defeat, earning two bonus points for their efforts. The match echoed the intense rivalry between the two clubs, with Bath looking to solidify their status after last season's heartbreak.