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Feyi-Waboso Hat-Trick Lifts Exeter to 38–15 Win Over Newcastle and Second in Premiership

Newcastle stumbled following Steve Diamond’s departure, with Alan Dickens newly installed as head coach.

Overview

  • Immanuel Feyi-Waboso scored three tries to take his tally to five in two matches since returning from a hamstring injury.
  • Exeter claimed a bonus-point victory at Sandy Park, moving up to second in the early Premiership table.
  • Newcastle Red Bulls stayed bottom without a point after a week of upheaval that saw Steve Diamond leave and Alan Dickens promoted.
  • South Africa hooker Joseph Dweba registered his first Premiership try from a driving maul as Exeter built a 24–10 halftime lead.
  • Exeter reported a concern over prop Kwenzo Blose, who was helped off with a leg injury in the 67th minute, while reports suggest Gregor Townsend has offered input to Newcastle’s new setup.