Bath snatched a dramatic 33-26 victory over Exeter Chiefs with a last-minute try by Arthur Green, ending a run of 38 phases to break Exeter hearts. The win came after Bath had blown a 26-0 lead, with Exeter scoring four unanswered tries to level the scores before Green's decisive score.
Bath dominated the opening quarter, scoring four tries in the first 20 minutes while Exeter were reduced to 14 men after Campbell Ridl received a 20-minute red card for an aerial challenge on Henry Arundell. Beno Obano, Alfie Barbeary, Santiago Carreras, and Ollie Lawrence crossed for Bath, securing the fastest bonus point of the season.
Exeter fought back after returning to full strength, with tries from Joseph Dweba, Olly Woodburn, Greg Fisilau, and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso. Henry Slade converted all four, including two from the touchline, to level the scores at 26-26 with less than 15 minutes remaining.
Bath's head coach Johann van Graan praised the competitiveness of the Premiership, while Exeter's director of rugby Rob Baxter likened the match to watching The Great Escape, knowing the outcome but still compelled to watch. The win lifts Bath after their defeat to Northampton the previous week.
