Exeter (A) - Sunday 27th March 2022

[Rugbygramps]

The problem with ex players reffing their previous teams is that they often try too hard to be seen to be unbiased. I find that Ridley gives our opponents a little more leeway than he gives us.

This is a very good point and would only be human nature. Not sure Sarries saw it that way with Ridley and the penalty try

[OakhamTiger32]

Exeter will be without Cowen-Dickie and Nowell due injury and Henrickson and Kirsten due suspension

[Scott1]

Big losses for Chiefs,depending on our 23 we could be slight favourites now

[Noggs]

STARTING XV
15 Freddie Steward [47]
14 Chris Ashton [4]
13 Guy Porter [37]
12 Dan Kelly [39]
11 Nemani Nadolo [30]
10 George Ford [119]
9 Ben Youngs [274]
1 Ellis Genge (c) [101]
2 Julián Montoya [21]
3 Joe Heyes [92]
4 Harry Wells [146]
5 Eli Snyman [15]
6 Ollie Chessum [23]
7 Hanro Liebenberg (vc) [49]
8 Jasper Wiese [35]

REPLACEMENTS
16 Nic Dolly [18]
17 James Whitcombe [18]
18 Nephi Leatigaga [62]
19 Calum Green [82]
20 Tommy Reffell [69]
21 Jack van Poortvliet [41]
22 Freddie Burns [93]
23 Matías Moroni [26]

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Cracking team that.

[Rugbygramps]

Everyone back in great desire to want to play. Strong bench going to be very competitive

[Noggs]

Strong team and strong bench. Still no sign of Dan which, if it was ligament damage, is not a surprise.

Should be a good game and I am backing us for a close win

[jgriffin]

Wow. Just.....wow.

[Rugbygramps]

Strong team and strong bench. Still no sign of Dan which, if it was ligament damage, is not a surprise.

Should be a good game and I am backing us for a close win

Not heard that Noggs but as you say no surprise still sign of strength to field the 2 tight heads we have

[Rugbygramps]

Just thinking how strong the Tuesday team might be with everyone wanting game time

[Tigerbeat]

Chiefs side:
15. Josh Hodge
14. Olly Woodburn
13. Henry Slade
12. Ian Whitten
11. Tom O'Flaherty
10. Joe Simmonds (C)
9. Sam Maunder

1. Alec Hepburn
2. Jack Innard
3. Harry Williams
4. Jonny Gray
5. Richard Capstick
6. Dave Ewers
7. Jacques Vermeulen
8. Sam Simmonds

16. Jack Yeandle
17. Billy Keast
18. Patrick Schickerling
19. Will Witty
20. Santiago Grondona
21. Jack Maunder
22. Harvey Skinner
23. Facundo Cordero

[Rugbygramps]

No Hogg and their front row, both starting and bench there to be targeted

[Tigers86asw]

Very few weaknesses in their team. Possibly front row and certainly the bench. Two very physical sides.

[Wayne Richardson Fan Club]

Let's hope Ford is distinctly better than his past 2 appearances for us (& if he isn't he gets the Shepherds Crook) & YBY isn't in an arm waving mode.

[Rugbygramps]

Let's hope Ford is distinctly better than his past 2 appearances for us (& if he isn't he gets the Shepherds Crook) & YBY isn't in an arm waving mode.

Glass half full let’s not accidentally look at anything positive