Overview
- Will Rigg, captain Louie Gulley and debutant Campbell Ridl scored Exeter’s tries at Sandy Park, with Will Haydon-Wood adding points from the tee.
- Aidan Boshoff crossed twice for Bristol, while Sam Worsley kicked a penalty and two conversions and was rated their standout performer.
- This fixture marked the midpoint of the development-focused pool stage, with the defeat keeping Bristol at the foot of their group.
- Exeter leaned on youth as Gulley was promoted to lead the side and England U20 wing Ridl debuted, with fellow U20 Oscar Beckerleg named on the bench.
- Bristol selected 11 academy players due to a lengthy unavailability list, with hooker Harry Thacker returning to captain the visitors.