Bath Rugby begin their Gallagher PREM Rugby title defense in the playoffs with a home semifinal against Exeter Chiefs, as the West Country rivals meet once again with a place in the final on the line.
The reigning champions earned home-field advantage after battling past Leicester Tigers last week, while Exeter secured the final playoff berth with a dramatic victory over Saracens on the last day of the regular season.
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Bath enter the semifinal looking to reach a third consecutive PREM final under Johann van Graan. The hosts will once again be without Scotland international Finn Russell, meaning Santiago Carreras continues at fly-half after steering the side through recent weeks.
Tom Dunn returns from suspension at hooker, while Quinn Roux joins the starting pack as Bath look to capitalize on home advantage at The Rec.
Exeter arrive with confidence after securing their playoff place and having already beaten Bath convincingly at Sandy Park earlier this month. Rob Baxter’s side has made just one change to the starting XV, with Greg Fisilau returning at No. 8.
The Chiefs also welcome Ross Vintcent back to the matchday squad, giving them additional firepower off the bench for what promises to be a physical encounter.
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The matchup features two of the PREM’s most efficient teams. Bath led the league in visits to the opposition 22 this season and boast one of the competition’s most dangerous attacking units. Exeter, meanwhile, built their success through relentless pressure, leading the league in total ruck entries while ranking among the best kicking teams.
With both sides having won one meeting apiece during the regular season, a place in the final will now be decided in a winner-take-all showdown.
Bath Rugby vs. Exeter Chiefs Kickoff Time
Bath Rugby host Exeter Chiefs at 10 a.m. ET in a Gallagher PREM Rugby semifinal at The Rec on Saturday. Christophe Ridley will referee the match as the reigning champions look to book another appearance in the PREM final.
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Bath Rugby Lineup vs. Exeter Chiefs
- Tom de Glanville
- Joe Cokanasiga
- Ollie Lawrence
- Max Ojomoh
- Henry Arundell
- Santi Carreras
- Ben Spencer (c)
- Beno Obano
- Tom Dunn
- Thomas du Toit
- Quinn Roux
- Charlie Ewels
- Josh Bayliss
- Sam Underhill
- Alfie Barbeary
Replacements:
- Kepueli Tuipulotu
- Francois van Wyk
- Vilikesa Sela
- Ross Molony
- Ted Hill
- Bernard van der Linde
- Cameron Redpath
- Miles Reid
Exeter Chiefs Lineup vs. Bath Rugby
- Olly Woodburn
- Paul Brown-Bampoe
- Henry Slade
- Len Ikitau
- Campbell Ridl
- Harvey Skinner
- Stephen Varney
- Scott Sio
- Max Norey
- Josh Iosefa-Scott
- Dafydd Jenkins (c)
- Andrea Zambonin
- Tom Hooper
- Christ Tshiunza
- Greg Fisilau
Replacements:
- Joseph Dweba
- Ethan Burger
- Bachuki Tchumbadze
- Rusi Tuima
- Ross Vintcent
- Tom Cairns
- Zack Wimbush
- Ben Hammersley
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Gallagher PREM Playoff Schedule
Friday, June 12
- 2:45 p.m. ET — Northampton Saints vs. Leicester Tigers
Saturday, June 13
- 10:00 a.m. ET — Bath Rugby vs. Exeter Chiefs
Four Teams Remain In The Hunt For The Title
Northampton Saints enter the playoffs as the top seed after winning 14 matches during the regular season.
Bath Rugby finished second after another strong campaign and will look to capitalize on home-field advantage against Exeter Chiefs.
Exeter secured third place with a dominant victory over Saracens in the final round, while Leicester Tigers held on to fourth place and will travel to face Northampton in one of English rugby's classic rivalries
The winners of the two semifinals will advance to the Gallagher PREM Final at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
How The Gallagher PREM Playoffs Work
The top four teams in the final league table qualify for the playoffs.
The No. 1 seed hosts the No. 4 seed, while the No. 2 seed hosts the No. 3 seed. The winners advance to the Gallagher PREM Final, where the league champion will be crowned.
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