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Exeter Chiefs v Northampton Saints
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It would be so fitting of Saints to beat Leinster and lose to us.
Cueto wasn't in touch, at least in my dreams.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/05/2025 12:49 by StanWilks.
Cueto wasn't in touch, at least in my dreams.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/05/2025 12:49 by StanWilks.
Don’t worry, Stan. Saints will be sending their U18s down there. Need to keep the first team ready for the game that matters.
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Don’t worry, Stan. Saints will be sending their U18s down there. Need to keep the first team ready for the game that matters.
Ah, well remembered.
So...Saints by twenty? 😂
Cueto wasn't in touch, at least in my dreams.
I dont think saints will be sending the boys,its 2 weeks before the final and they need to keep them on their game but we will see.
Good evening from the Gardens.
Expecting a largely second string team to journey to Sandy Park with possibly a ridiculously strong bench. Saracens at home the following weekend will be the dress rehearsal for Cardiff.
We shall find out at noon tomorrow !
Expecting a largely second string team to journey to Sandy Park with possibly a ridiculously strong bench. Saracens at home the following weekend will be the dress rehearsal for Cardiff.
We shall find out at noon tomorrow !
Quote:NGSB
Good evening from the Gardens.
Expecting a largely second string team to journey to Sandy Park with possibly a ridiculously strong bench. Saracens at home the following weekend will be the dress rehearsal for Cardiff.
We shall find out at noon tomorrow !
So excited to see you guys in the final. Gonna be epic. Hoping to see the first English team lift the trophy in five years!
Cueto wasn't in touch, at least in my dreams.
Exeter Chiefs:
15 Josh Hodge
14 Nick Lilley
13 Henry Slade
12 Will Rigg
11 Paul Brown-Bampoe
10 Harvey Skinner
9 Stu Townsend
1 Scott Sio
2 Jack Yeandle
3 Marcus Street
4 Rusi Tuima
5 Dafydd Jenkins (c)
6 Jacques Vermeulen
7 Richard Capstick
8 Ethan Roots
Replacements:
16 Dan Frost
17 Kwenzo Blose
18 Josh Iosefa-Scott
19 Christ Tshiunza
20 Martin Moloney
21 Tom Cairns
22 Will Haydon-Wood
23 Tamati Tua
15 Josh Hodge
14 Nick Lilley
13 Henry Slade
12 Will Rigg
11 Paul Brown-Bampoe
10 Harvey Skinner
9 Stu Townsend
1 Scott Sio
2 Jack Yeandle
3 Marcus Street
4 Rusi Tuima
5 Dafydd Jenkins (c)
6 Jacques Vermeulen
7 Richard Capstick
8 Ethan Roots
Replacements:
16 Dan Frost
17 Kwenzo Blose
18 Josh Iosefa-Scott
19 Christ Tshiunza
20 Martin Moloney
21 Tom Cairns
22 Will Haydon-Wood
23 Tamati Tua
Northampton Saints
15 Jake Garside
14 Toby Cousins – Gallagher Premiership debut
13 Tom Seabrook
12 Tom Litchfield
11 Will Glister
10 Tom James
9 Jonny Weimann
1 Tom West
2 Henry Walker
3 Elliot Millar Mills
4 Ed Prowse
5 Chunya Munga
6 Tom Lockett (c)
7 Fyn Brown – Gallagher Premiership debut
8 Angus Scott-Young
Replacements:
16 Craig Wright
17 Tarek Haffar
18 Luke Green
19 Callum Hunter-Hill
20 Reuben Logan – Gallagher Premiership debut
21 Archie Benson – Gallagher Premiership debut
22 Rafe Witheat – Gallagher Premiership debut
23 Ewan Baker – Gallagher Premiership debut
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/05/2025 11:52 by Lowerwatha.
15 Jake Garside
14 Toby Cousins – Gallagher Premiership debut
13 Tom Seabrook
12 Tom Litchfield
11 Will Glister
10 Tom James
9 Jonny Weimann
1 Tom West
2 Henry Walker
3 Elliot Millar Mills
4 Ed Prowse
5 Chunya Munga
6 Tom Lockett (c)
7 Fyn Brown – Gallagher Premiership debut
8 Angus Scott-Young
Replacements:
16 Craig Wright
17 Tarek Haffar
18 Luke Green
19 Callum Hunter-Hill
20 Reuben Logan – Gallagher Premiership debut
21 Archie Benson – Gallagher Premiership debut
22 Rafe Witheat – Gallagher Premiership debut
23 Ewan Baker – Gallagher Premiership debut
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/05/2025 11:52 by Lowerwatha.
Match Officials
Referee: Karl Dickson
Assistant Referees: George Selwood and Jamie Leahy
TMO: Andrew Jackson
Referee: Karl Dickson
Assistant Referees: George Selwood and Jamie Leahy
TMO: Andrew Jackson
Weather Forecast as at 1200 Friday
Light rain showers and a gentle breeze from the south east
Temperature 18 degrees feels like 19 degrees
Chance of Precipitation
Light rain showers and a gentle breeze from the south east
Temperature 18 degrees feels like 19 degrees
Chance of Precipitation
TV Coverage
Channel 408 TNT Sports 1 SD 1430-1715
Channel 430 TNT Sports 1 HD 1430-1715
Channel 408 TNT Sports 1 SD 1430-1715
Channel 430 TNT Sports 1 HD 1430-1715
Know nothing about Nick Lilley but according to All Rugby and his England profile he's a centre who's played U19 and U20 internationally this season. Congratulations Nick on your debut.
Going with Chiefs 29 Saints 16.
Going with Chiefs 29 Saints 16.
Well i am sticking my neck out here and going for a chiefs win 31 to 21 with a few yellows no doubt.
Keen to maintain my record of getting it wrong, I’m going for:
Chiefs 29; Saints 26
Chiefs 29; Saints 26
Cautiously optimistic with that Saints lineup.
Chiefs 30 Northampton 25
Chiefs 30 Northampton 25
WOW Saints really are resting a lot. On paper and with our lads wanting to put in performance after Gloss I'm expecting a win but that Saints squad have nothing to lose which could make them dangerous, however optimism wins, Chiefs 33 - 19 Saints 🤞
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/05/2025 12:34 by Chief Bert.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/05/2025 12:34 by Chief Bert.
Yeah, I was initially leaning towards Saints but having now seen the team sheets, we should win this. We are "technically" the better team on paper. Let's hope we show why on the pitch.
Amended Prediction:
Chiefs 29 - 23 Saints.
Cueto wasn't in touch, at least in my dreams.
Amended Prediction:
Chiefs 29 - 23 Saints.
Cueto wasn't in touch, at least in my dreams.
Its a bit of a no win match for Chiefs now. I certainly don't blame Saints for resting players and best of luck to them in the final.
Obviously we should win this comfortably but even if we do, it isn't much of a victory. If we only scrape a win or if we lose though...😳👀
I just want to see a 100% committed, intelligent and disciplined performance, possibly for the first time this year.
Predicting the score? I've nearly given up, but Chiefs 38 Saints 21. ☹
Obviously we should win this comfortably but even if we do, it isn't much of a victory. If we only scrape a win or if we lose though...😳👀
I just want to see a 100% committed, intelligent and disciplined performance, possibly for the first time this year.
Predicting the score? I've nearly given up, but Chiefs 38 Saints 21. ☹
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