Overview
- Tries from Will Rigg, captain Louie Gulley and debutant Campbell Ridl secured Exeter’s win against Aidan Boshoff’s brace, with Sam Worsley adding a penalty and two conversions.
- Gulley captained Exeter a week after his club debut as the Chiefs blended senior hopefuls with England U20 talent, with Ridl scoring on debut and Oscar Beckerleg named among the replacements.
- Bristol fielded 11 current academy players due to a lengthy unavailability list, with hooker Harry Thacker skippering the side.
- Fly-half Sam Worsley was rated Bristol’s standout performer for his game management and kicking, including an assist for Boshoff’s second try.
- The pool-stage fixture at Sandy Park marked the midpoint of the development competition’s qualifying schedule.