Exeter (A) - Sunday 27th March 2022

[loretta]

As long as it wasn’t Dayglo, I’ll believe that

[Postiger2]

Freddie B a bit unlucky not to be starting imho. Not a grumble, just an observation.

One of those damned if he does damned if he doesn’t calls for SB. No doubt that a fit and firing Ford starts ahead of Burns everytime, also IMO Burns and JVP coming on against tiring legs will have more impact

That's a good point. You'd imagine it'll be a battle. As you say, if it does break up as players tire towards the end, these two guys will be ideal replacements.

Also, I guess Fordy will be 100% fit and will have a point to prove having barely been used by England.

[strawclearer]

George Martin injured currently or just not selected?

Unknown.

Possibly, with our depth at back row atm he may be being saved for a trial run at lock for our game Tuesday.

Notably absent from training atm - not a selection issue

[Rugbygramps]

George Martin injured currently or just not selected?

Unknown.

Possibly, with our depth at back row atm he may be being saved for a trial run at lock for our game Tuesday.

Notably absent from training atm - not a selection issue

Interesting do you have an inside source

[Bristol Tiger]

The commentator at the Sarries-Bristol game said if we win that’s top four done.

Yes correct. Outside the current top four, only Gloucester can overtake us (but would need 6 bonus point wins in a row). However, if we beat Exeter (even if they get two bonus points and we get none) then they can no longer overtake us. Which means if we win, we are guaranteed at least 4th spot.

If we lose, we can still be mathematically overtaken by four clubs.

[markharbtiger]

The commentator at the Sarries-Bristol game said if we win that’s top four done.

Yes correct. Outside the current top four, only Gloucester can overtake us (but would need 6 bonus point wins in a row). However, if we beat Exeter (even if they get two bonus points and we get none) then they can no longer overtake us. Which means if we win, we are guaranteed at least 4th spot.

If we lose, we can still be mathematically overtaken by four clubs.

Overtaken?! I don't think I'm being over-optimistic in us maintaining our position and getting home-field advantage COYT!

[Rugbygramps]

The commentator at the Sarries-Bristol game said if we win that’s top four done.

Yes correct. Outside the current top four, only Gloucester can overtake us (but would need 6 bonus point wins in a row). However, if we beat Exeter (even if they get two bonus points and we get none) then they can no longer overtake us. Which means if we win, we are guaranteed at least 4th spot.

If we lose, we can still be mathematically overtaken by four clubs.

Overtaken?! I don't think I'm being over-optimistic in us maintaining our position and getting home-field advantage COYT!

Absolutely not I’m confident we can take something from todays game and just keep building.

[loretta]

The commentator at the Sarries-Bristol game said if we win that’s top four done.

Yes correct. Outside the current top four, only Gloucester can overtake us (but would need 6 bonus point wins in a row). However, if we beat Exeter (even if they get two bonus points and we get none) then they can no longer overtake us. Which means if we win, we are guaranteed at least 4th spot.

If we lose, we can still be mathematically overtaken by four clubs.

The fact that Glos still have to play Quins and Sarries, and Sarries also play Exeter, will muddy the maths a bit. They can't all take maximum points

[aslongaswebeatsaints]

Anyone else got mixed feelings on the 10 shirt? We all know Ford is world class but Freddie has played out of his skin the last few games.

Eitherway, I guess it’s a great selection problem to have.

[Rugbygramps]

Anyone else got mixed feelings on the 10 shirt? We all know Ford is world class but Freddie has played out of his skin the last few games.

Eitherway, I guess it’s a great selection problem to have.

See my post above

[Rugbygramps]

The commentator at the Sarries-Bristol game said if we win that’s top four done.

Yes correct. Outside the current top four, only Gloucester can overtake us (but would need 6 bonus point wins in a row). However, if we beat Exeter (even if they get two bonus points and we get none) then they can no longer overtake us. Which means if we win, we are guaranteed at least 4th spot.

If we lose, we can still be mathematically overtaken by four clubs.

The fact that Glos still have to play Quins and Sarries, and Sarries also play Exeter, will muddy the maths a bit. They can't all take maximum points

They don’t seem to have awarded the points to Gloucester for the Worcester game yet so that makes working out difficult.
By my reckoning Sale can’t catch us, Irish and Saints will have to win every game with bonus points to catch us and that’s without us gaining any more points this season. Below them are too far away. TBH even if Gloucester get awarded 5 points to take them to 59 their last 2 games of the season are away at Quins and home to Saracens

[Offside]

No game thread or comments?

Good game so far but too much back chat getting us marched back 10 twice now.

[Ian Cant]

Worrying as we have had all the possession but not taking the points!!

[voice of the crumbie]

Worrying as we have had all the possession but not taking the points!!

And right on cue Freddie Steward scores

[voice of the crumbie]

Worrying as we have had all the possession but not taking the points!!

And right on cue Freddie Steward scores

And Kelly converts. Wasn't aware he was a kicker.