"Exeter suffered back-to-back league defeats, leaving them looking over their shoulders in fourth place with four regular season rounds remaining."
"Gloucester grabbed only their third league win of the campaign, with Max Llewellyn and Will Trenholm scoring two tries apiece."
"Exeter's mood was not improved by a last-minute red card shown to Ethan Roots for retaliation, a major loss for their upcoming semi-final."
"The Chiefs also lost the in-form Paul Brown-Bampoe in the opening 40 minutes after a heavy blow to the head."
Exeter's recent back-to-back league defeats have placed them in a precarious position as the playoffs approach, currently sitting fourth with four matches left. Gloucester achieved only their third league win, with Max Llewellyn and Will Trenholm each scoring two tries. Despite a strong first half, Exeter faced a last-minute red card for Ethan Roots, a significant loss ahead of their Challenge Cup semi-final. The Chiefs struggled with their scrum and defense, while Gloucester's victory improves their chances for Champions Cup qualification next season.
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