Bath and Exeter Chiefs have named their teams for Friday night’s PREM Rugby round two meeting at The Rec, confirming the lineups for a West Country derby that already carries a familiar edge. The game kicks off at 19:45 BST and comes as a repeat of last season’s semi-final contest, with both sides now clear on the challenge ahead.
The fixture is one of five scheduled across round two of the 2026/27 season, and the timing underlines its place as a headline match in the early part of the campaign. Supporters will be able to follow the action on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports UHD and HBO Max, with the broadcast details set for a match that should draw plenty of attention beyond The Rec.
For Bath and Exeter Chiefs, the team announcements matter because they turn a fixture into a proper test of selection, structure and early-season rhythm. In a derby that was also last season’s semi-final rematch, the confirmed squads give both camps and both sets of supporters a clearer sense of the contest that is about to unfold.
The wider round-two schedule also adds context, with the PREM season still in its early stages and every selection carrying extra weight. But for now, the focus is straightforward: Bath vs Exeter, under the lights at The Rec, with the teams named and the stage set for Friday night.
