Tub head of rugby Johann van Graan hailed a “satisfying performance” as his aspect accomplished a dominant 50-14 Gallagher Premiership win over Newcastle Pink Bulls.
A detailed battle within the first half noticed Dan Frost rating two tries after Ollie Leatherbarrow opened the scoring and Amanaki Mafi crossed for Newcastle earlier than Archie Griffin’s strive gave Tub a 19-14 lead at half-time.
In a ruthless second-half exhibiting, Francois van Wyk, Will Butt, Tom de Glanville, Ben Spencer and Ted Hill all went over for Tub to ship them high of the Prem standings, and Van Graan was happy with their show.
“Satisfying performance. We gave Newcastle the respect they deserve,” he stated.
“They have been aggressive the entire season. So that they began nicely, we punched straight again, they scored, we scored and we tidied up one or two issues at half-time, then received the second half by 31-0.
“To score 50 points here, away from home, that’s real testament to the group, the squad, the coaching and the staff. Very happy with the five points.”
After Van Wyk and Butt went over within the second half to increase the result in 33-14, Van Graan despatched on all eight of his replacements to see out the ultimate 25 minutes.
These substitutes made a big effect as Spencer arrange De Glanville for his strive earlier than occurring to attain certainly one of his personal and Hill wrapped up the sport.
Exeter finish eight-year watch for win at Saracens
Henry Slade scores the profitable attempt to carry Exeter to a well-known win
Henry Slade’s last-gasp strive ignited wild celebrations as Exeter registered their first success at StoneX Stadium for eight years with a 30-24 victory over Saracens on Saturday.
The Chiefs recovered from going 12-3 and 24-13 behind in a show of resilience because the Gallagher Prem title rivals fought out a gripping heavyweight collision in north London.
Quantity eight Greg Fisilau’s two tries within the ultimate quarter gave them hope after which the lead however they nonetheless needed to stand up to a Saracens assault consisting of 24 phases earlier than Slade struck on the stroke of full-time.
Elsewhere, Northampton Saints beat Sale 47-21 whereas Bristol toppled Harlequins 40-14 for a day of dramatic outcomes.
