![]() ![]() They almost got one by launching a huge onslaught on the Exeter line but could not capitalise with Harry Randall losing possession as he attempted to dive over, leaving the Chiefs with a useful 17-7 half-time lead.īristol bungled the restart so Exeter had the chance to increase their advantage. Genge returned to the action but the concession of 14 points was costly damage and Bristol needed a response. A couple of thunderous bursts from flanker Jacques Vermeulen took his side into Bears’ 22 before Woodburn showed great determination to squeeze his way over in the corner, stepping in to out to do enough to flummox Piers O'Conor in defence. Genge was still in the sin-bin when the Chiefs scored again. First, Ellis Genge was yellow-carded for a high clear out at a ruck on Jonny Gray before the visitors took advantage of the prop’s absence when Nowell was provided with an easy run-in thanks to a wide bouncing pass from Slade. ![]() ![]() Sheedy converted before Simmonds put Chiefs on the scoreboard with a straightforward penalty.īristol then suffered two blows in quick succession. The home pack battered the opposition line and when the ball was recycled a well-judged kick from Sheedy was collected by Fricker, who walked over for the opening try. The Bears were on top for most of the first half but failed to capitalise on their opportunities whereas clinical Exeter weathered the storm and came back with a vengeance to pound the hosts into submission, with former Bristol coach Omar Mouneimne's defence dominating with help from Chiefs powerful replacements bench.īristol, still missing their big guns in Semi Radradra, Steven Luatua and Siva Naulago, began by turning down a couple of kickable penalties in favour of more attacking options and it paid dividends. READ MORE: Bristol Bears 14-50 Exeter Chiefs LIVE: Full reaction from dominant Exe win Toby Fricker, making his first appearance of the season having recovered from a hamstring injury and Will Capon crossed for Bristol, with conversions from Callum Sheedy and AJ MacGinty. Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ruben Van Heerden and Richard Capstick were also on the try-scoring sheet for the visitors, with Joe Simmonds converting three of the Chiefs’ seven tries and kicking a penalty. Not since 1997 have a Bristol side conceded 50 points at home in the Premiership, leaving director of rugby Pat Lam labelling the performance 'unacceptable.' Exeter Chiefs broke Bristol Bears' spirit with a bullying display at Ashton Gate to emphatically win 50-14 to move top of the Gallagher Premiership table on Friday night.Ī brace of tries for both Olly Woodburn and Jack Nowell helped the Devon side to a seven0try victory and handed the Bears their record Premiership defeat at Ashton Gate. ![]()
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