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Story summary
- Bristol defeated Exeter 6-5 in heavy rain and slippery conditions.
- Bristol secured a first-half try from Noah Heward, which proved decisive.
- Exeter's director of rugby Rob Baxter acknowledged the tough conditions and said mistakes were costly.
- Exeter's missed penalty attempts and their tactical kicking fell short.
- The victory keeps Bristol in the playoff race as the league enters a two-month hiatus.
