By Moorsman
February 17 2016
The Chiefs will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on Irish at the Madstad following two weeks without a win. Irish on the other hand will be desperate to get some points on the board to try and get off the bottom of the table.
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The Chiefs will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on Irish at the Madstad following two weeks without a win. Irish on the other hand will be desperate to get some points on the board to try and get off the bottom of the table.
P | W | D | L | F | A | BP | Points | ||
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1 | Sarries | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 311 | 198 | 5 | 45 |
2 | Chiefs | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 295 | 178 | 9 | 41 |
10 | Falcons | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 188 | 301 | 2 | 16 |
11 | Wuss | 12 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 212 | 303 | 6 | 14 |
12 | Irish | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 173 | 357 | 0 | 12 |
Previous meetings between the clubs at the Madstad have, apart from the Chiefs maiden season in the Prem , been close fought affairs with any loss resulting in a LBP with the Chiefs winning just 2 from 6. Looking at the table Irish have not picked a bonus point of any kind so far this season whereas Chiefs have 9 in the bag including 2 from the previous two weeks losses. Indeed Chiefs were the only top four side to pick up a point last weekend.
Rob Baxter is unlikely to make too many changes as he likes consistency in the side but I can see some rotation being made in the back row. I wouldn't be surprised to see Don Armond and Kai Horstman given a start with Thomas the Tank and Julian Salvi getting a rest on the bench.
The Don has been on fine form this season as has Kai and I think The Tank would benefit from a breather. Having said this The Tank will be itching to add to his try tally as will James Short who is certain to nsatrt against his old club.
It appears that Dave Ewers isn't far off a start but Rob Baxter has stated it won't be at the Madstad but it's great to see he's almost ready to take the field again. It's also great to see the Chiefs new signing, Wallaby utility back, Lachie Turner arriving in Exeter this week. I'm really looking forward to seeing him add his considerable talent to our back three.
I kinow the Chiefs won't be taking anything for granted but I can only see one result on Sunday, A Chiefs win and maybe another bonus point.
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