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Exeter Chiefs Suffer Record 79–17 Premiership Loss to Gloucester

The former European champions face mounting pressure after their heaviest-ever defeat, with leadership demanding immediate improvements to avoid relegation.

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Henry Slade and his team-mates slumped to a record defeat against Gloucester on Sunday

Overview

  • Gloucester scored 13 tries and 79 points, marking Exeter Chiefs' worst-ever Premiership defeat and the most points conceded in their history.
  • Tomos Williams earned player of the match for Gloucester with a standout performance, including the try of the match in a dominant display.
  • Exeter owner Tony Rowe delivered a scathing post-match address to the squad, expressing frustration over their lackluster performance.
  • Head coach Rob Hunter called the loss his worst day as a coach, acknowledging the team's failure to meet expectations and their ongoing confidence crisis.
  • With only three wins this season, Exeter remains near the bottom of the Premiership table, putting their top-flight status at serious risk.