Exeter Chiefs
Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
By thechiefstribe.com
April 26 2024
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Hoping for a reaction to the last couple of results, Gloss have a remote chance of finishing 6th but will need other results to go their way. We must win to still have a chance of a) getting in the top 4 and b) having a better chance of a top 6 finish. If we start well and stay in front will they lose the will? Gloss 15 - 24 Chiefs.
There has been speculation that Glaws may rest players for this match in favourite of the challenge cup semi v Benneton.
I doubt whether the shed will approve if so, but it is a must win match for Ex imo.
I shall wait to see the teams before any prediction.
I doubt whether the shed will approve if so, but it is a must win match for Ex imo.
I shall wait to see the teams before any prediction.
Glaws resting players does sound plausible with a short turnaround to the semifinals. Chiefs need to keep in mind that if Glaws were to win the Challenge Cup and remain 9th, someone in 8th place (if I’m right about the rules) gets bumped out of the Champs Cup.
Run in fixtures:
Chiefs - Glaws (A), Quins (H), Tigers (A)
Glaws - Chiefs (H), Saints (A), Falcons (H)
A must win for both sides.
Will wait to see the teams before predicting.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2024:04:26:10:57:46 by Scottish Chief .
Run in fixtures:
Chiefs - Glaws (A), Quins (H), Tigers (A)
Glaws - Chiefs (H), Saints (A), Falcons (H)
A must win for both sides.
Will wait to see the teams before predicting.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2024:04:26:10:57:46 by Scottish Chief .
Exeter Chiefs:
15 Dan John
14 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
13 Henry Slade
12 Joe Hawkins
11 Olly Woodburn
10 Harvey Skinner
9 Tom Cairns
1 Scott Sio
2 Jack Yeandle
3 Marcus Street
4 Jack Dunne
5 Dafydd Jenkins (c)
6 Ethan Roots
7 Jacques Vermeulen
8 Greg Fisilau
Replacements:
16 Max Norey
17 Danny Southworth
18 Ehren Painter
19 Christ Tshiunza
20 Ross Vintcent
21 Niall Armstrong
22 Will Haydon-Wood
23 Zack Wimbush
15 Dan John
14 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
13 Henry Slade
12 Joe Hawkins
11 Olly Woodburn
10 Harvey Skinner
9 Tom Cairns
1 Scott Sio
2 Jack Yeandle
3 Marcus Street
4 Jack Dunne
5 Dafydd Jenkins (c)
6 Ethan Roots
7 Jacques Vermeulen
8 Greg Fisilau
Replacements:
16 Max Norey
17 Danny Southworth
18 Ehren Painter
19 Christ Tshiunza
20 Ross Vintcent
21 Niall Armstrong
22 Will Haydon-Wood
23 Zack Wimbush
Gloucester Rugby
15. Jake Morris*
14. Jonny May*
13. Chris Harris
12. Max Llewellyn
11. Ollie Thorley*
10. Charlie Atkinson
9. Stephen Varney*
1. Jamal Ford-Robinson
2. Seb Blake*
3. Kirill Gotovtsev
4. Freddie Clarke*
5. Arthur Clark*
6. Ruan Ackermann
7. Jack Clement*
8. Zach Mercer (C)
REPLACEMENTS
16. Santi Socino
17. Mayco Vivas
18. Ciaran Knight*
19. Freddie Thomas*
20. Lewis Ludlow*
21. Charlie Chapman*
22. Caolan Englefield
23. Louis Hillman-Cooper*
15. Jake Morris*
14. Jonny May*
13. Chris Harris
12. Max Llewellyn
11. Ollie Thorley*
10. Charlie Atkinson
9. Stephen Varney*
1. Jamal Ford-Robinson
2. Seb Blake*
3. Kirill Gotovtsev
4. Freddie Clarke*
5. Arthur Clark*
6. Ruan Ackermann
7. Jack Clement*
8. Zach Mercer (C)
REPLACEMENTS
16. Santi Socino
17. Mayco Vivas
18. Ciaran Knight*
19. Freddie Thomas*
20. Lewis Ludlow*
21. Charlie Chapman*
22. Caolan Englefield
23. Louis Hillman-Cooper*
Match Officials
Referee: Christophe Ridley
Assistant Referees: Tom Foley & Peter Allan
TMO: Stuart Terheege
Referee: Christophe Ridley
Assistant Referees: Tom Foley & Peter Allan
TMO: Stuart Terheege
Weather Forecast as at midday Friday
Light rain and a gentle breeze from the west south west
Temperature 11 degrees but will feel like 10 degrees
70% chance of Precipitation!
Light rain and a gentle breeze from the west south west
Temperature 11 degrees but will feel like 10 degrees
70% chance of Precipitation!
TV Coverage
Channel 408 TNT Sports 1 SD from 1430-1715
Channel 430 TNT Sports 1 HD from 1430-1715
Channel 003 ITV1 SD from 1430 to 1730
Channel 103 ITV1 HD from 1430 to 1730
Channel 408 TNT Sports 1 SD from 1430-1715
Channel 430 TNT Sports 1 HD from 1430-1715
Channel 003 ITV1 SD from 1430 to 1730
Channel 103 ITV1 HD from 1430 to 1730
It doesn't look like they're holding anything back for the Benneton match.
They're fielding a strong and experienced team, but their form has been patchy.
Glaws 21 Chiefs 22
They're fielding a strong and experienced team, but their form has been patchy.
Glaws 21 Chiefs 22
Heart over head ... Not for the first time this year!!
Glaws 21 Chiefs 26
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
Glaws 21 Chiefs 26
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
Not feeling particularly confident about this one. Not surprising after last week, away this and a strong Gloucester side. Rain forecast and how Sir - Mr Ridley!!! - interprets the breakdown may be crucial. Their back row is very useful. Head over heart and all fingers and toes crossed Gloucs 26 Chiefs 30
Glaws at home on their plastic pitch, will be close l think but home advantage might just win the day 🤔
Glaws 25 - Chiefs 22
Glaws 25 - Chiefs 22
Strange to see that Gloucester have two scrum halves on the bench - Chapman and Englefield…
Notwithstanding that, I suspect the the combination of the shed, a plastic pitch and Mr Ridley will be enough to see us on our way, so it’s Gloucester 29, Chiefs 19
(Btw, I’ve been wrong for the last 4 matches, so let’s hope I continue that streak…)
Notwithstanding that, I suspect the the combination of the shed, a plastic pitch and Mr Ridley will be enough to see us on our way, so it’s Gloucester 29, Chiefs 19
(Btw, I’ve been wrong for the last 4 matches, so let’s hope I continue that streak…)
All you chaps who are predicting Chiefs win, have you seen we are on Itv? 🥴
Despite the horror pitch it’s a game we should be winning.
Castle grimmers 27 Chiefs 31
Castle grimmers 27 Chiefs 31
Benetton are hardly a top side, and why people thought They would have a weakened side I do not. Know.
I’m afraid with The pitch and this ref, would be very surprised if we got a losing BP.
But our guys will play as well as they can so if I’m surprised if will be a very pleasant one.
I’m afraid with The pitch and this ref, would be very surprised if we got a losing BP.
But our guys will play as well as they can so if I’m surprised if will be a very pleasant one.
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Benetton are hardly a top side, and why people thought They would have a weakened side I do not. Know.
I’m afraid with The pitch and this ref, would be very surprised if we got a losing BP.
But our guys will play as well as they can so if I’m surprised if will be a very pleasant one.
Because Skivington told the BBC that they were likey to.
But I agree with you that we are very unlikely to get anything out of this game which will, effectively, close the door on the playoffs.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2024:04:27:10:07:37 by Exeforever.
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Benetton are hardly a top side, and why people thought They would have a weakened side I do not. Know.
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Did you watch Ulster v Benneton?
Glaws fans are quite right to be wary imo.
Quote:clalan
Benetton are hardly a top side, and why people thought They would have a weakened side I do not. Know.
I’m afraid with The pitch and this ref, would be very surprised if we got a losing BP.
But our guys will play as well as they can so if I’m surprised if will be a very pleasant one.
Benetton comprise most of the current Italy team...
I am not the greatest fan of fully artificial pitches, but ours at least is the most modern, incorporating a shock absorber layer which American football pitches have, so providing a more supportive surface.
Elsewhere Connacht, Ulster, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Lyon and Racing also play on "plastic", which seems to be a growing trend - after Newcastle and Saracens kicked it off (followed by Worcester).
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Benetton are hardly a top side, and why people thought They would have a weakened side I do not. Know.
I’m afraid with The pitch and this ref, would be very surprised if we got a losing BP.
But our guys will play as well as they can so if I’m surprised if will be a very pleasant one.
Benetton comprise most of the current Italy team...
I am not the greatest fan of fully artificial pitches, but ours at least is the most modern, incorporating a shock absorber layer which American football pitches have, so providing a more supportive surface.
There is a growing movement in the NFL to go back to grass due to the injuries caused by artificial surfaces. If you're commited to paying a player $20million a year and he's trashed his ACL on a plastic pitch you ain't gonna be too impressed...
Elsewhere Connacht, Ulster, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Lyon and Racing also play on "plastic", which seems to be a growing trend - after Newcastle and Saracens kicked it off (followed by Worcester).
the last 2 games the problems have started with us dealing with the ball kicked at us, lets hope we can improve there, the back three do not seem to work well together
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the last 2 games the problems have started with us dealing with the ball kicked at us, lets hope we can improve there, the back three do not seem to work well together
I would agree that we are more vulnerable than most to kicks over the top. Not sure though if that's the individual players fault, or our defensive system? Having said that if I was Glos then I'd be testing out Dan early doors.
Not at all confident about this one, Gloucester 32 Chiefs 19.
Really hope I'm wrong!
I fear this could be the end of any disappearing hopes of a top 4 place ............ Gloucester 21 Chiefs 19
Well got that one wrong but l don’t mind, we won and took 5pts
Great job lads 👍🏻
Great job lads 👍🏻
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