Champions Bath edge past Leicester to secure home semi-final

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Bath edged past Leicester Tigers to secure second place in the Premiership and book a home semi-final against Exeter Chiefs next week. The defending champions held on in a tight contest, clinching the playoff spot that keeps them in their home ground for the knockout stages. Leicester's loss means they'll face a tougher road through the playoffs, likely requiring away travel in the early rounds. Bath's victory sets up a high-stakes meeting with Exeter, one of the league's strongest sides, at home, a significant advantage in the competition's pivotal stage.