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Exeter Chiefs Gallagher Premiership season opener

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The Exeter Chiefs began their Gallagher Premiership season with a match against Gloucester. Prior to the game, Welsh international Dafydd Jenkins was set to captain the side and return to the second row after a four-month absence following the previous season’s final. His return was noted as a significant boost for director of rugby Rob Baxter due to the absence of Andrea Zambonin, who is recovering from shoulder surgery. In the ~~match,~~ opening round of the 2026/27 season, Gloucester secured a 45-24 victory ~~led by new~~ at Sandy Park, marking their largest-ever win at the venue and their first victory there in 12 years. New Gloucester captain and Wales ~~skipper~~ international Dewi ~~Lake,~~ Lake led the performance with two tries on his competitive debut. Other Gloucester scorers included Ben Loader, who also scored ~~two tries.~~ twice, Seb Atkinson, Will Joseph, and Junior Denny. Despite the loss, the Exeter Chiefs secured a losing bonus point through tries from Josh Iosefa-Scott, Ethan Roots, Stephen Varney, and Louie Gulley. Following the match, director of rugby Rob Baxter criticized the team’s performance, citing poor basics, a lack of attacking intent, and players being “switched off” during critical moments. The result serves as a significant setback for the Chiefs, who were last season’s Premiership finalists.

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