Bath entered the Premiership semi‑final with Finn Russell sidelined, leaving Santi Carreras to steer the backline. A 40‑phase surge brought the hosts within inches of Exeter’s try line, yet Carreras ignored a clear drop-goal opportunity, opting for forward power that fell short. Coach Johann van Graan later labelled the missed chance decisive in the 27‑26 loss. The loss ends Bath’s hopes for a first‑ever title.

Exeter wing Immanuel Feyi‑Waboso watched from the Rec after a broken‑jaw operation, cheering loudly for his side. A disgruntled Bath supporter responded by hurling a drink at him, sparking a brief scuffle that saw the fan lose his shirt. The incident echoes previous fan‑player clashes at the venue and leaves England’s selection committee to decide his Twickenham fate. Rob Baxter stressed that player safety remains paramount despite the chaos.

Henry Pollock repaid past Leicester humiliation with a work‑rate that dwarfed the opposition. He carried the ball 23 times, amassed 122 metres and broke eight tackles, while teammate George Furbank managed just 70. A disallowed try saw him mimic Steph Curry’s celebration, but his impact forced England coach Steve Borthwick to reconsider his role in the summer squad. His 122‑metre dash ranks among the season’s longest carries.