Exeter Chiefs
PRC: Exeter Chiefs v Sale Sharks
By thechiefstribe.com
January 22 2026
TEAMS, MATCH INFORMATION, PRE-MATCH DISCUSSION THREAD AND SCORE PREDICTIONS
Saturday 31 January 2026 at 3.00 p.m. at Sandy Park, Exeter
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I'm having to miss this game 🙁 I really think we're up for it, so... Chiefs 35: Sale 22
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
Sale Sharks
15. Ollie Davies,
14. Gurswin Wehr,
13. Joe Bedlow,
12. Sam Bedlow,
11. Arron Reed,
10. Tom Curtis,
9. Dom Hanson;
1. Tumy Onasanya,
2. Tadgh McElroy,
3. Patreece Bell
4. Patrick Hogg,
5. Tom Burrow ©,
6. Jacques Vermeulen,
7. Jos Gilmore,
8. Dan du Preez.
Replacements:
16. Ethan Caine,
17. Ralph McEachran,
18. Tye Raymont,
19. Tristan Woodman,
20. Reuben Logan,
21. Nye Thomas,
22. Marius Louw,
23. Albert Bradsha
15. Ollie Davies,
14. Gurswin Wehr,
13. Joe Bedlow,
12. Sam Bedlow,
11. Arron Reed,
10. Tom Curtis,
9. Dom Hanson;
1. Tumy Onasanya,
2. Tadgh McElroy,
3. Patreece Bell
4. Patrick Hogg,
5. Tom Burrow ©,
6. Jacques Vermeulen,
7. Jos Gilmore,
8. Dan du Preez.
Replacements:
16. Ethan Caine,
17. Ralph McEachran,
18. Tye Raymont,
19. Tristan Woodman,
20. Reuben Logan,
21. Nye Thomas,
22. Marius Louw,
23. Albert Bradsha
Exeter Chiefs:
15 Josh Hodge
14 Paul Brown-Bampoe
13 Ben Hammersley
12 Will Rigg
11 Campbell Ridl
10 Will Haydon-Wood
9 Tom Cairns
1 Will Goodrick-Clarke
2 Julian Heaven
3 Josh Iosefa-Scott
4 Lewis Pearson (c)
5 Rusi Tuima
6 Martin Moloney
7 Finn Worley Brady
8 Richard Capstick
Replacements:
16 Max Norey
17 Khwezi Mona
18 Jimmy Roots
19 Alfie Bell
20 Oscar Beckerleg
21 George Newman
22 Ben Coen
23 Dan John
15 Josh Hodge
14 Paul Brown-Bampoe
13 Ben Hammersley
12 Will Rigg
11 Campbell Ridl
10 Will Haydon-Wood
9 Tom Cairns
1 Will Goodrick-Clarke
2 Julian Heaven
3 Josh Iosefa-Scott
4 Lewis Pearson (c)
5 Rusi Tuima
6 Martin Moloney
7 Finn Worley Brady
8 Richard Capstick
Replacements:
16 Max Norey
17 Khwezi Mona
18 Jimmy Roots
19 Alfie Bell
20 Oscar Beckerleg
21 George Newman
22 Ben Coen
23 Dan John
Match Officials
Referee: Richard Gordon
Assistant Referees: George Selwood, Calum Howard
TMO: David Rose
Referee: Richard Gordon
Assistant Referees: George Selwood, Calum Howard
TMO: David Rose
Weather Forecast as at 1200 Friday
Light rain showers and a gentle breeze from the south west
Temperature 10 degrees will feel like 9 degrees
Chance of Precipitation
Light rain showers and a gentle breeze from the south west
Temperature 10 degrees will feel like 9 degrees
Chance of Precipitation
Chiefs 23 Sale 18
Good to see some of the youngsters on the bench. I guess giving what are effectively the subs/backup subs for the first XV makes some sense, but in a development competition I'm not sure what message it sends to our youngsters looking to break through when (at least) 3 players who are leaving have been given starts.
Good to see some of the youngsters on the bench. I guess giving what are effectively the subs/backup subs for the first XV makes some sense, but in a development competition I'm not sure what message it sends to our youngsters looking to break through when (at least) 3 players who are leaving have been given starts.
On paper I think we look too strong for them but conditions and lack of game time cohesion might hamper us, however Chiefs 39 - 12 Sharks
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2026:01:31:08:29:55 by Chief Bert.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2026:01:31:08:29:55 by Chief Bert.
It looks like both clubs have chosen teams in the spirit of the Prem Cup, but we know that Sale's Gallagher Prem campaign is effectively over, so they may well be gunning for the Prem Cup. I suspect it'll be close.
Chiefs 31; Sale 26
Chiefs 31; Sale 26
Also glad to see that the players leaving at the end of the season, Hodge, Tuima & Rigg, have not been ostracised and will be able to make a contribution.
Maybe if we are winning get some of the subs on early? I think Alfie Bell deserves a chance. Also WGClarke must need a rest. He has played a lot of ganes this season already.
Can't make this one as will be the wrong side of the Taimar.
Chiefs 30 Sale 15 off the back of those lineups.
Payback time!
Chiefs 30 Sale 15 off the back of those lineups.
Payback time!
Interesting that Bax has recalled some of the loan players, but not Wimbush. I dont really want to read anything into that, but I would like to understand the thinking behind it.
There is plenty of talent and skill in our 23, but I just wonder how well it will all combine in practice. Often in fixtures like this, players are keen to make an individual impression and so you get a performance which is a collection of individuals rather than a team.
Butbim eternally optimistic and very much looking forward to hearing how these guys do actually perform. Just disappointed that I can't get to the match and there is no opportunity to watch on TV.
Chiefs 41 Sale 26
There is plenty of talent and skill in our 23, but I just wonder how well it will all combine in practice. Often in fixtures like this, players are keen to make an individual impression and so you get a performance which is a collection of individuals rather than a team.
Butbim eternally optimistic and very much looking forward to hearing how these guys do actually perform. Just disappointed that I can't get to the match and there is no opportunity to watch on TV.
Chiefs 41 Sale 26
Should win this one providing no penalty mania or other meltdowns. Chiefs 29 Sale 19
Agree with ExFan. Why is WHW starting and Coen on the bench, similar with Rigg. I just don't get the selection policy, it seems designed to drive young talent away from the club.
Still I'll backbus up Chiefs 27 Sale 22.
Still I'll backbus up Chiefs 27 Sale 22.
Feel the weather and heavy pitch will keep the scoring low and think home advantage may just tip it our way. Playing no specialist 2nd row worries me for the line out but we have so few options.
Chiefs 19 Sale 17
Chiefs 19 Sale 17
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Agree with ExFan. Why is WHW starting and Coen on the bench, similar with Rigg. I just don't get the selection policy, it seems designed to drive young talent away from the club.
Still I'll backbus up Chiefs 27 Sale 22.
Because it's all good in Le Haydon-Wood.
No problem with the selection of WHW, he's not confirmed as leaving yet and it looks like we are trying to keep him. Maybe would have liked to see others given in chance instead of the leavers. Although, I understand selection in the sense we still want to win.
I think our front row should be too strong for them, and given the wet conditions that should be telling.
I'm going Chiefs 24 Sale 12
I think our front row should be too strong for them, and given the wet conditions that should be telling.
I'm going Chiefs 24 Sale 12
Similar first 15 to the one that drew away at Racing and they did ok!
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