Exeter Chiefs
Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
By thechiefstribe.com
June 10 2026
TEAMS, MATCH INFORMATION, PRE-MATCH DISCUSSION THREAD AND SCORE PREDICTIONS
Saturday 13 June 2026 at 3.00 p.m. at The Recreation Ground, Bath
Please post your score predictions in this thread
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Exeter Chiefs:
15 Olly Woodburn
14 Paul Brown-Bampoe
13 Henry Slade
12 Len Ikitau
11 Campbell Ridl
10 Harvey Skinner
9 Stephen Varney
1 Scott Sio
2 Max Norey
3 Josh Iosefa-Scott
4 Dafydd Jenkins (c)
5 Andrea Zambonin
6 Tom Hooper
7 Christ Tshiunza
8 Greg Fisilau
Replacements:
16 Joseph Dweba
17 Ethan Burger
18 Bachuki Tchumbadze
19 Rusi Tuima
20 Ross Vintcent
21 Tom Cairns
22 Zack Wimbush
23 Ben Hammersley
15 Olly Woodburn
14 Paul Brown-Bampoe
13 Henry Slade
12 Len Ikitau
11 Campbell Ridl
10 Harvey Skinner
9 Stephen Varney
1 Scott Sio
2 Max Norey
3 Josh Iosefa-Scott
4 Dafydd Jenkins (c)
5 Andrea Zambonin
6 Tom Hooper
7 Christ Tshiunza
8 Greg Fisilau
Replacements:
16 Joseph Dweba
17 Ethan Burger
18 Bachuki Tchumbadze
19 Rusi Tuima
20 Ross Vintcent
21 Tom Cairns
22 Zack Wimbush
23 Ben Hammersley
Bath Rugby:
1 Beno Obano,
2 Tom Dunn,
3 Thomas du Toit,
4 Quinn Roux,
5 Charlie Ewels,
6 Josh Bayliss,
7 Sam Underhill,
8 Alfie Barbeary,
9 Ben Spencer (c),
10 Santi Carreras,
11 Henry Arundell,
12 Max Ojomoh,
13 Ollie Lawrence,
14 Joe Cokanasiga,
15 Tom de Glanville
Replacements:
16 Kepueli Tuipulotu,
17 Francois van Wyk,
18 Vilikesa Sela,
19 Ross Molony,
20 Ted Hill,
21 Bernard van der Linde,
22 Cameron Redpath,
23 Miles Reid
1 Beno Obano,
2 Tom Dunn,
3 Thomas du Toit,
4 Quinn Roux,
5 Charlie Ewels,
6 Josh Bayliss,
7 Sam Underhill,
8 Alfie Barbeary,
9 Ben Spencer (c),
10 Santi Carreras,
11 Henry Arundell,
12 Max Ojomoh,
13 Ollie Lawrence,
14 Joe Cokanasiga,
15 Tom de Glanville
Replacements:
16 Kepueli Tuipulotu,
17 Francois van Wyk,
18 Vilikesa Sela,
19 Ross Molony,
20 Ted Hill,
21 Bernard van der Linde,
22 Cameron Redpath,
23 Miles Reid
Match Officials
Referee: Christophe Ridley
ARs: Karl Dickson & Sara Cox
TMO: Andrew Jackson
Referee: Christophe Ridley
ARs: Karl Dickson & Sara Cox
TMO: Andrew Jackson
Weather Forecast
Sunny and a gentle breeze from the west
Temperature 18 degrees will feel like 19 degrees
Precipitation is not expected
Sunny and a gentle breeze from the west
Temperature 18 degrees will feel like 19 degrees
Precipitation is not expected
TV Coverage
Channel 408 TNT Sports 1 SD 1430 – 1730
Channel 430 TNT Sports 1 HD 1430 – 1730
Also available on HBO MAX
Channel 408 TNT Sports 1 SD 1430 – 1730
Channel 430 TNT Sports 1 HD 1430 – 1730
Also available on HBO MAX
The loss of Manni and especially Roots cannot be underestimated they are top quality, but injuries are part and parcel of the modern game. As long as we give it a good go and attack with ball in hand that’s all we can ask, yes we are massive underdogs but this season has been a fantastic watch and you never know…….. I can’t wait to be there tomorrow it should be a great occasion. Having Greg and Ross available is a plus.
Please let the best side win without too much interference from the officials, and hopefully no cards.
Bath 36 Chiefs 31 think home advantage may be the deciding factor.
Please let the best side win without too much interference from the officials, and hopefully no cards.
Bath 36 Chiefs 31 think home advantage may be the deciding factor.
Hoping for a surprise:
Bath 33 - 34 Exeter
last minute Slade penalty 🏉
Bath 33 - 34 Exeter
last minute Slade penalty 🏉
Hold our own in the set piece and limit the penalties, stay on the right side of the ref and we could win. A tough ask. They are without Russell and I think if we get enough decent possession our backs could win the match . I expect a very nervous watch - Bath 29 Cheifs 32
Now I really am cursing being the wrong side of the Taimar for the weekend because that looks doable!
Don't dare count chickens though.
Bath 30 Chiefs 29
Don't dare count chickens though.
Bath 30 Chiefs 29
They're missing Russell and Pepper, which is a glimmer of hope.
And I dont think that Carreras goal kicking is anywhere near as good as sladey .
Those could be important factors.
And I dont think that Carreras goal kicking is anywhere near as good as sladey .
Those could be important factors.
Bath fan in Peace - Wishing you all a safe journey up to us tomorrow. Whatever the result tomorrow (obviously I want us to win) there will be a justified West Country presence in the final and hopefully West Country Champions.
I know if you triumph tomorrow I will be cheering you on in the final. Hoping for a great Game.
I know if you triumph tomorrow I will be cheering you on in the final. Hoping for a great Game.
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Bath fan in Peace - Wishing you all a safe journey up to us tomorrow. Whatever the result tomorrow (obviously I want us to win) there will be a justified West Country presence in the final and hopefully West Country Champions.
I know if you triumph tomorrow I will be cheering you on in the final. Hoping for a great Game.
Cheers Ali
I echo the sentiments. Enjoy the match. (Just not too much...😇🍻)
Bath 23 Chiefs 27... Heart over head
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
Looking at the teams there is not much between them, until you get to the bench, where they definitely have the advantage.
Winning away from home is always difficult, especially in the playoffs. Bath haven't been at their best recently, I do worry it could all click for them though. I'm also worried about another Quins type performance, where the shifts the players have put in catches up with them. Roots and Manny are a big loss but then missing Finn is huge for them.
Personally I just can't see us doing it, stats just don't favour the away team. Hopefully though, the players can put in a shift and keep it tight, then you never know!! Also, hope the result is decided by the players with no cards.
I'm going Bath 32 Chiefs 21 let's hope I'm hideously wrong!! If we do run out of energy and put in a Quins type performance then we could be on the end of a thrashing! I obviously hope that's not the case and we give it a real good go.
Winning away from home is always difficult, especially in the playoffs. Bath haven't been at their best recently, I do worry it could all click for them though. I'm also worried about another Quins type performance, where the shifts the players have put in catches up with them. Roots and Manny are a big loss but then missing Finn is huge for them.
Personally I just can't see us doing it, stats just don't favour the away team. Hopefully though, the players can put in a shift and keep it tight, then you never know!! Also, hope the result is decided by the players with no cards.
I'm going Bath 32 Chiefs 21 let's hope I'm hideously wrong!! If we do run out of energy and put in a Quins type performance then we could be on the end of a thrashing! I obviously hope that's not the case and we give it a real good go.
Would be great if we went all the way but …
Bath 31 - 24 Chiefs
No matter what the outcome we’ve had one hell of a season 👏👏
Bath 31 - 24 Chiefs
No matter what the outcome we’ve had one hell of a season 👏👏
Has to be a Chiefs win.. we did it 5 weeks ago so why not tomorrow?
Bath 26 Chiefs 31
Bath 26 Chiefs 31
Do I expect us to win? No
Do I think we can win? Absolutely yes.
It's a big ask.
Stats and history against us but there are exceptions that prove the rule and we have confidence and form to carry in to this game as well as 2 good performances against Bath this season.
Pressure and expectation are with them.
The weather should be in our favour.
A dry track to make their pack run around a bit and test their fitness.
Win or lose,no regrets just give it your best shot lads which I know we will.
Cmon Exe
Do I think we can win? Absolutely yes.
It's a big ask.
Stats and history against us but there are exceptions that prove the rule and we have confidence and form to carry in to this game as well as 2 good performances against Bath this season.
Pressure and expectation are with them.
The weather should be in our favour.
A dry track to make their pack run around a bit and test their fitness.
Win or lose,no regrets just give it your best shot lads which I know we will.
Cmon Exe
We’ve done it before, we can do it again, going with optimism this time
Bath 22 - Chiefs 29
Bath 22 - Chiefs 29
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Match Officials
Referee: Christophe Ridley
ARs: Karl Dickson & Sara Cox
TMO: Andrew Jackson
Does Sara Cox do every Bath home game? No wonder she is so friendly with the Bath players
Much as I hate to say it I think the strength in depth of the Bath squad as epitomised in their bench for this match is probably going to get them over the line. However if it is close in the last 10, then I think we might sneak it with our superior fitness. The bomb squad achieved almost naff all at SP.
However being realistic Bath by 8 points.
However being realistic Bath by 8 points.
Still feeling ashamed at my lack of faith at the last meeting.
Bath 25 - 28 Chiefs
Bath 25 - 28 Chiefs
Stats say... @#$%& all! 😄. How many from that 15% were wins where teams were in ascension, playing higher placed sides going through a fallow period? I don't know, but that's why we love it so much! COYC!
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
Massive congratulations - a second half performance, and what a place to do it! 👏👏👏
The West Grandstand Twickenham tickets that I bought for the final as soon as they became available are looking like a very wise decision this afternoon.
Massive well done to all the boys, now let's do it again next week.
Massive well done to all the boys, now let's do it again next week.
Quite a few of you were very close with your predictions, albeit nearly always caveated with something like heart over head. 😁
BB
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To be fair BB, the heart over head thing seems to be standard for us
I’ve found that if I always predict: Chiefs 31; Opposition 26, it seems to stand me in pretty good stead, and it also saves the effort of thinking about my prediction. In essence it’s the equivalent of a low cost tracker fund v a posh stock-picker fund…!
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Stats say... @#$%& all! 😄. How many from that 15% were wins where teams were in ascension, playing higher placed sides going through a fallow period? I don't know, but that's why we love it so much! COYC!
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
Perspective - well, what a day at The Rec, some of the best last ditch defence that has been seen in some time though why Bath did not go for the drop goal is beyond me.
Next week, the final. Mmmmm - Saints will probably score at least four tries, it’s what they do. But the table toppers also concede a lot of points so it’s game on !
Next week, the final. Mmmmm - Saints will probably score at least four tries, it’s what they do. But the table toppers also concede a lot of points so it’s game on !
Lots been said about going for the drop goal but I reckon 99 times out of 100, when Bath get within 5 metres, their pick and go strategy results in a try - until Saturday!
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I’ve found that if I always predict: Chiefs 31; Opposition 26, it seems to stand me in pretty good stead, and it also saves the effort of thinking about my prediction. In essence it’s the equivalent of a low cost tracker fund v a posh stock-picker fund…!
Copy cat!!🤣. that’s the same formula i use, see my prediction above. worked pretty well yesterday again!
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