On December 2, 2023, Bath Rugby, currently holding the 4th spot in the Gallagher Premiership, welcomes the 3rd placed Exeter Chiefs to the iconic Recreation Ground stadium at 15:00 UTC.
Bath vs Exeter Chiefs
Date: 02/12/2023
Time: 15:00 UTC
Venue: Recreation Ground stadium
Bath has asserted dominance in their last two encounters against Exeter Chiefs on their home turf, including a convincing 34-14 win in the Premiership Rugby Cup back in October. Both teams are currently in good form, but the recent head-to-head record leans in favor of Bath. With a home advantage that seems to work in their favor and the confidence derived from recent victories, Bookmaker Ratings Predict Bath Rugby to secure another win against the Exeter Chiefs.
Prediction: Bath to win
As Bath Rugby, currently positioned 4th in the Gallagher Premiership, braces for a pivotal encounter, their recent form showcases a mix of defeats and victories. Over the last five games, Bath has secured victories against Bristol Bears and Gloucester but faced setbacks with losses to Leicester Tigers, Northampton, and a narrow 11-9 defeat by Sale Sharks in their latest outing.
Meanwhile, their opponents, the Exeter Chiefs, stand firm in 3rd place with a commendable record of four wins and one loss in their last five matches. Exeter’s victories over Sale Sharks, Bristol Bears, Gloucester, and Newcastle Falcons underscore their consistent performance, although a 34-19 defeat by Northampton on November 12th.
Bath Rugby: Miles Reid, Sam Underhill, Jaco Coetzee, Ben Spencer, Finn Russell, Will Muir, Cameron Redpath, Ollie Lawrence, Joe Cokanasiga, Matt Gallagher, Beno Obano, Tom Dunn, Will Stuart, Fergus Lee-Warner, Charlie Ewels
Exeter Chiefs:Yeandle, Painter, Roots, Vermeulen, Davis, Slade, Hawkins, Hammersley, Tuima, Jenkins, Wyatt; Feyi-Waboso, Skinner, Cairns; Sio