Exeter run riot against weakened Worcester side scoring nine tries in crushing victory

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Exeter Chiefs 59 Worcester Warriors 7 Jonny Hill further underlined his credentials for a possible England call-up by becoming the first lock to score a hat-trick of tries in the Premiership in 17 years. England No.8 Sam Simmonds also weighed in with a treble and international team-mate Jack Nowell grabbed a touchdown on his return from a hamstring injury as Exeter Chiefs moved 14 points clear at the top of the Premiership table with a nine-try demolition of under-strength Worcester. The Warriors deserve credit, though, for the way they stuck to their task after making 15 changes from the team that had beaten Harlequins during the week, and were rewarded with a late consolation score. Simon Shaw was the last second row to get a league treble, and Exeter head coach Ali Hepher was full of praise for Hill’s contribution. “That is a fantastic achievement,” said Hepher. “Jonny has come back in off lockdown in a different frame of mind, and he has just knocked his game on and matured nicely, and he is bringing all that ability he has got. “He is athletic, he is physical, you saw today what pace he’s got and he calls our line-out and is smart, and you can’t ask for much more from a lock.” The win made it 14 points out of a possible 15 from a hectic three matches in nine days period for Exeter, including away wins over nearest title rivals Sale Sharks and Bristol.

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