Exeter Chiefs
Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
By thechiefstribe.com
October 1 2026
TEAMS, MATCH INFORMATION, PRE-MATCH DISCUSSION THREAD AND SCORE PREDICTIONS
On 2 October 2026 at 7.45pm at the Recreation Ground, Bath
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Predicted Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy and a gentle breeze from the south-southwest
Temperature 15 degrees
Precipitation is not expected
TV Coverage
Channel 408 TNT Sports 1 SD 1900 - 2200
Channel 430 TNT Sports 1 HD 1900 - 2200
Match Officials
Referee: Luke Pearce
ARs: Anthony Woodthorpe and Neil Chivers
TMO: Dean Richards
Teams will be posted on this thread when announced.
Please post your score predictions in this thread showing Chiefs score first!
Partly cloudy and a gentle breeze from the south-southwest
Temperature 15 degrees
Precipitation is not expected
TV Coverage
Channel 408 TNT Sports 1 SD 1900 - 2200
Channel 430 TNT Sports 1 HD 1900 - 2200
Match Officials
Referee: Luke Pearce
ARs: Anthony Woodthorpe and Neil Chivers
TMO: Dean Richards
Teams will be posted on this thread when announced.
Please post your score predictions in this thread showing Chiefs score first!
Exeter Chiefs:
15 Olly Woodburn
14 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
13 Henry Slade
12 Will Butt
11 Tommy Wyatt
10 Harvey Skinner
9 Stephen Varney
1 Ethan Burger
2 Jack Yeandle
3 Josh Iosefa-Scott
4 Harry Wilson
5 Dafydd Jenkins (c)
6 Ethan Roots
7 Kane James
8 Greg Fisilau
Replacements:
16 Louie Gulley
17 Will Goodrick-Clarke
18 Bachuki Tchumbadze
19 Oscar Beckerleg
20 Finn Worley Brady
21 Sam Wolstenholme
22 Will Haydon-Wood
23 Zack Wimbush
15 Olly Woodburn
14 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
13 Henry Slade
12 Will Butt
11 Tommy Wyatt
10 Harvey Skinner
9 Stephen Varney
1 Ethan Burger
2 Jack Yeandle
3 Josh Iosefa-Scott
4 Harry Wilson
5 Dafydd Jenkins (c)
6 Ethan Roots
7 Kane James
8 Greg Fisilau
Replacements:
16 Louie Gulley
17 Will Goodrick-Clarke
18 Bachuki Tchumbadze
19 Oscar Beckerleg
20 Finn Worley Brady
21 Sam Wolstenholme
22 Will Haydon-Wood
23 Zack Wimbush
Bath Rugby
1. Benno Obano
2 Tom Dunn
3 Will Stuart
4 Quin Roux
5 Charlie Ewels
6 Ewan Richards
7 Guy Pepper
8 Dan Du Preez
9 Bernard van Der Lind
10 Finn Russell
11 Tom De Glanville
12 Cameron Redpath
13 Ollie Lawrence
14 Joe Cockanasiga
15 Ciaren Donahue
Replacements
16 Dan Frost
17 Scott Kirk
18 Archie Griffin
19. Ted Hill
20 Miles Reid
21. Tom Carr-Smith
22. Max Ojomoh
23. Jaco Coatzee
1. Benno Obano
2 Tom Dunn
3 Will Stuart
4 Quin Roux
5 Charlie Ewels
6 Ewan Richards
7 Guy Pepper
8 Dan Du Preez
9 Bernard van Der Lind
10 Finn Russell
11 Tom De Glanville
12 Cameron Redpath
13 Ollie Lawrence
14 Joe Cockanasiga
15 Ciaren Donahue
Replacements
16 Dan Frost
17 Scott Kirk
18 Archie Griffin
19. Ted Hill
20 Miles Reid
21. Tom Carr-Smith
22. Max Ojomoh
23. Jaco Coatzee
Hard to see anything other than a home win and a TBP for Bath, that's a very strong 23 names and they will be out to avenge the semi final.
Hopefully at least one BP for us.
Bath 34 Chiefs 28
Hopefully at least one BP for us.
Bath 34 Chiefs 28
Quite staggering that from our starting 23 for the semi at Bath which produced one of our if not best ever second half of rugby, we only have 10 players from that playing squad selected for tomorrow. Just 3 games ago. IMO under any measure we go into this game with a much weaker squad, and with that in mind a home victory should be expected.
I pray our defence is better this week especially from the maul and catch and drive or else Bath will have a field day.
Our only hope for points I expect will be if we can score 4 tries which we might if we run the ball rather than kick away possession. The line out will again be a challenge I fear.
Chiefs 19 Bath 42
I pray our defence is better this week especially from the maul and catch and drive or else Bath will have a field day.
Our only hope for points I expect will be if we can score 4 tries which we might if we run the ball rather than kick away possession. The line out will again be a challenge I fear.
Chiefs 19 Bath 42
I just want a reaction from the players from last week's performance.
We can score tries,we can certainly defend much better than we did last week.
We have a lot to prove and a lot to improve on.
I really don't get the Hammersley thing?
Starting full back last week and i know that he didn't have a great game but i still thought he would probably be our utility back bench option but he's not in the squad at all this week?! I do feel for him on a personal level,it feels like he's being mucked around a bit being played out of position so much nobody really knows what his actual position is?
Anyway i am hoping we can come away with one point and maybe 2 but what with the illness and the short turnaround which won't help a squad that has suffered illness, I am hopeful not expectant.
The short turnaround could well be decisive in the outcome of points gained for us.
We can score tries,we can certainly defend much better than we did last week.
We have a lot to prove and a lot to improve on.
I really don't get the Hammersley thing?
Starting full back last week and i know that he didn't have a great game but i still thought he would probably be our utility back bench option but he's not in the squad at all this week?! I do feel for him on a personal level,it feels like he's being mucked around a bit being played out of position so much nobody really knows what his actual position is?
Anyway i am hoping we can come away with one point and maybe 2 but what with the illness and the short turnaround which won't help a squad that has suffered illness, I am hopeful not expectant.
The short turnaround could well be decisive in the outcome of points gained for us.
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Quite staggering that from our starting 23 for the semi at Bath which produced one of our if not best ever second half of rugby, we only have 10 players from that playing squad selected for tomorrow. Just 3 games ago. IMO under any measure we go into this game with a much weaker squad, and with that in mind a home victory should be expected.
I pray our defence is better this week especially from the maul and catch and drive or else Bath will have a field day.
Our only hope for points I expect will be if we can score 4 tries which we might if we run the ball rather than kick away possession. The line out will again be a challenge I fear.
Chiefs 19 Bath 42
There is an interview with Rob on Planet Rugby that says that Dweba and Norey are fit but not selected going on form?
Surely the best meaningful recent form on offer from any of our hookers was in the semi at Bath and Dweba was excellent in that second half which turned the tide at Bath and then he played virtually the whole game against Saints in the final when Norey went off injured!
Having said that i do think Louie had a great cameo last week and deserves to retain his spot on the bench this week
I cannot see how Yenz is ourcstarting hooker. He badly let the lineout down last week and puts a crimp onnour style of play. Given the 2 teams I fear a bit of retribution coming our way. Bath 42 Ex 28. TBP for us is my optimistic side
Fully expecting us to get comprehensively beaten, but I’m still putting my blinkers on and going with my usual:
Chiefs 31; Bath 26
Chiefs 31; Bath 26
Hoping for a reaction after last weekend and nice to see Wyatt back with Olly at FB.
However can’t see anything but a home win
Chiefs 24 - 33 Bath
However can’t see anything but a home win
Chiefs 24 - 33 Bath
I hate to predict this, but being realistic given the current circumstances with each team, I’m going for :
Bath 42 Chiefs 18 being the away side
Bath 42 Chiefs 18 being the away side
I rarely predict a loss, purely out of bloody mindedness, but its hard to see a win tomorrow night.
We were so ringrusty last weekend and with a short turnaround away to a team that was well in control against quins im not even sure that we'll get a bonus point.
But more in hope than expectation, Bath 41 Chiefs 28
We were so ringrusty last weekend and with a short turnaround away to a team that was well in control against quins im not even sure that we'll get a bonus point.
But more in hope than expectation, Bath 41 Chiefs 28
I'm with NM. I hate to do it, but can't see is pulling off a win
Chiefs 28:Bath 29
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
Chiefs 28:Bath 29
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
Cannot understand Yenz playing. Last time at Bath Zambonin was immense.This might be painful - Bath 52 Chiefs 19 I hope I am very wrong.
Can’t believe you guys are so negative. Baxter will get a reaction from your team. I think it will be tight
Safe travels to your supporters 🇪🇪
Widcombe Garçon
Safe travels to your supporters 🇪🇪
Widcombe Garçon
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Can’t believe you guys are so negative. Baxter will get a reaction from your team. I think it will be tight
Safe travels to your supporters 🇪🇪
Did you watch our game last week Widcombe? If so you'd understand our négative outlook!! We even made Gloucester look good!!! Whilst i agree Rob will get a reaction, i don't think it will be enough. We are lacking quality in a few positions, our shallow squad depth is costing us. We desperately need Zambonin and Hooper back, hoth contenders for our player of the season last year. Being honest, Bath away is up there with saints and sarries away, in games i wouldn't expect us to win anyway, even if we were playing well.
Hope we can at least give you a game
Im going Bath 38 Chiefs 19
Sorry as requested Chiefs 19 Bath 38
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