Exeter have gone to the top of the table after a thrilling bonus-point victory against Bristol. Despite Rich Lane scoring a hat-trick for Bristol, their wayward kicking cost them the game. The final score was 29-20 in favor of Exeter. In other news, Rassie Erasmus is set to return as the head coach of the South Africa rugby team after their World Cup win. He will be leading the team’s preparations for the 2027 World Cup.