Michael Stephenson responded for Bath just after half-time only for Evans to claim his third try.

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Hodgson added two more penalties in the second half before Michael Stephenson's try secured Leeds a losing bonus point.

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They arrived with an unchanged starting line-up including Michael Stephenson and number eight Daniel Browne, both released by Bath last summer.

BBC: Bath 16-13 Leeds

Stuart Hooper scored for Bath to reduce the deficit to 13-7 at the break before Shontayne Hape and Michael Stephenson added further tries for the visitors.

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But, when Michael Stephenson was penalised for crossing by referee Dean Richards shortly before half-time, Newcastle's fly-half was on song with a 37-metre strike to make it 11-0 at the break.

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Exeter dominated the opening exchanges after the break but Leeds produced the first real chance when Wentzel began a counter attack that saw Michael Stephenson, Thomas and then Phil Nilsen all denied by some committed defending.

BBC: Exeter 15-9 Leeds

The appeal was launched on Thursday by actor Rufus Sewell, broadcaster Michael Palin, journalist John McCarthy and actress Juliet Stephenson.

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