Other matches - 29-31st December 2023

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Starting with Bristol Bears v Exeter Chiefs tonight!

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Bristol 7 Exeter 7 after 13 minutes

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Bristol 14 Exeter 12 after 38 minutes

[LE18]

The young fella on the wing for Exeter is a bit useful.

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Bristol 14 Exeter 24 (Bonus point try]

[Rugbygramps]

Exeter keep rolling on. Simple but very effective game plan combined with very aggressive defence.

It’s been mentioned before but I’m sure the job security that Baxter has, much like McCall, must help create a very settled environment in which the players are thriving.
Some very promising youngsters coming through, very shrewd signings, and senior players at the top of their game. An England midfield of Smith, Lawrence and Slade would be good to see

[Offside]

I had not appreciated that Frost, Exeter hooker ex of Wasps was that volatile. He needed to be pulled away 3-4 times. He seemed to then settle a bit. Bristol kept them close until the end but seem to not be able to control their enthusiasm to do the fancy stuff and then get turned over when they needed to ground put a score.

[Rugbygramps]

I had not appreciated that Frost, Exeter hooker ex of Wasps was that volatile. He needed to be pulled away 3-4 times. He seemed to then settle a bit. Bristol kept them close until the end but seem to not be able to control their enthusiasm to do the fancy stuff and then get turned over when they needed to ground put a score.

I like Frost, similar to Dann imo, I just think the Bristol boys knew how to wind him up.
Agree about Bristol, without McGinty there isn’t much control

[LE18]

Henry Slade keeps performing week after week, Borthwick must consider bringing him back.

[No6_Flanker]

An England midfield of Smith, Lawrence and Slade would be good to see

Agreed, but I would play Slade and Lawrence the other way around, at 12 and 13, respectively. The good thing with these two is that they can interchange and keep the opposition guessing.

[fortysix]

Wonder how much more time Lam has got left? He isnt a top Coach by any stretch of the imagination. And I wonder if Genge will return to Welford Road?

[fentiger]

Wonder how much more time Lam has got left? He isnt a top Coach by any stretch of the imagination. And I wonder if Genge will return to Welford Road?

Two things we can wish for

[Rugbygramps]

An England midfield of Smith, Lawrence and Slade would be good to see

Agreed, but I would play Slade and Lawrence the other way around, at 12 and 13, respectively. The good thing with these two is that they can interchange and keep the opposition guessing.

Nail on head there those 2 could be very interchangeable. One of the only good things Eddie Jones said was that the numbers on the shirts are starting to mean less

[Rugbygramps]

Wonder how much more time Lam has got left? He isnt a top Coach by any stretch of the imagination. And I wonder if Genge will return to Welford Road?

Ellis deep in conversation with Borthwick during the game. Apparently Ellis isn’t due back until just before the 6 nations. Next England skipper maybe.

[Ian Cant]

Sarries get an easy win having rested most players. Earl played 40’.
Saints really have toughened up in the pack and defence.
Very good win v Sale with both teams almost full strength.