Exeter Chiefs
La Rochelle vs Exeter Chiefs - Heineken Cup Semi Final
By Lowerwatha
April 28 2023
MATCH INFORMATION, PRE-MATCH DISCUSSION THREAD and SCORE PREDICTIONS
Team and Match information to be posted here shortly
Please post your score predictions on this thread
Lowerwatha will be along as usual around midday to post up the teams and other match info.
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Obviously a very tough game, but if we can run their huge pack around and stay in touch on the scoreboard I think we could nick it, so LaR 21 v 26 Chiefs.🤞
Exeter Chiefs
15 Tom Wyatt
14 Jack Nowell
13 Henry Slade
12 Sean O’Brien
11 Olly Woodburn
10 Joe Simmonds
9 Will Becconsall
8 Sam Simmonds
7 Christ Tshiunza
6 Jacques Vermeulen
5 Jonny Gray
4 Jannes Kirsten
3 Marcus Street
2 Dan Frost
1 Scott Sio
16 Jack Yeandle
17 Nika Abuladze
18 Josh Iosefa-Scott
19 Aidon Davis
20 Dave Ewers
21 Stu Townsend
22 Harvey Skinner
23 Stuart Hogg
15 Tom Wyatt
14 Jack Nowell
13 Henry Slade
12 Sean O’Brien
11 Olly Woodburn
10 Joe Simmonds
9 Will Becconsall
8 Sam Simmonds
7 Christ Tshiunza
6 Jacques Vermeulen
5 Jonny Gray
4 Jannes Kirsten
3 Marcus Street
2 Dan Frost
1 Scott Sio
16 Jack Yeandle
17 Nika Abuladze
18 Josh Iosefa-Scott
19 Aidon Davis
20 Dave Ewers
21 Stu Townsend
22 Harvey Skinner
23 Stuart Hogg
La Rochelle
1. Reda WARDI,
2. Pierre BOURGARIT,
3. Uini ATONIO,
4. Romain SAZY,
5. Will SKELTON,
6. Ultan DILLANE,
7. Levani BOTIA,
8. Greg ALLDRITT (cap),
9. Tawera KERR-BARLOW,
10. Antoine HASTOY,
11. Raymond RHULE,
12. Jules FAVRE,
13. UJ SEUTENI,
14. Dillyn LEYDS,
15. Brice DULIN.
Replacements
16. Quentin LESPIAUCQ,
17. Joel SCLAVI,
18. Georges-Henri COLOMBE REAZEL,
19. Thomas LAVAULT,
20. Paul BOUDEHENT,
21. Rémi BOURDEAU,
22. Thomas BERJON,
23. Teddy THOMAS
1. Reda WARDI,
2. Pierre BOURGARIT,
3. Uini ATONIO,
4. Romain SAZY,
5. Will SKELTON,
6. Ultan DILLANE,
7. Levani BOTIA,
8. Greg ALLDRITT (cap),
9. Tawera KERR-BARLOW,
10. Antoine HASTOY,
11. Raymond RHULE,
12. Jules FAVRE,
13. UJ SEUTENI,
14. Dillyn LEYDS,
15. Brice DULIN.
Replacements
16. Quentin LESPIAUCQ,
17. Joel SCLAVI,
18. Georges-Henri COLOMBE REAZEL,
19. Thomas LAVAULT,
20. Paul BOUDEHENT,
21. Rémi BOURDEAU,
22. Thomas BERJON,
23. Teddy THOMAS
Match Officials
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Assistant Referees 1: Andrew 2: Andrea Piardi
TMO: Brian MacNeice
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Assistant Referees 1: Andrew 2: Andrea Piardi
TMO: Brian MacNeice
Weather Forecast as at 1200 Friday
Light rain showers and a moderate breeze from the West North West
Temperature will feel like 21 degrees
Low chance of Precipitation
Light rain showers and a moderate breeze from the West North West
Temperature will feel like 21 degrees
Low chance of Precipitation
TV Coverage
SD Channel 408 BT Sports 1 from 1439 for 1500 kick off
HD Channel 430 BT Sports 1 from 1439 for 1500 kick off
SD Channel 408 BT Sports 1 from 1439 for 1500 kick off
HD Channel 430 BT Sports 1 from 1439 for 1500 kick off
I think it looks a good side and a side that can win. I think Wyatts selection over Hogg is inspired and he will hopefully make a name for himself with this opportunity. Beccondall could be a game changer and game winner but just don’t take him off too soon.
I know we don’t stand a chance in most pundits eyes and they well be proved right but if they tackle until they drop and take more than 50% of their chances we could be in fo a surprise. Should that happen then let’s hope we get another French side in the final and not Leinster on their home ground.
I know we don’t stand a chance in most pundits eyes and they well be proved right but if they tackle until they drop and take more than 50% of their chances we could be in fo a surprise. Should that happen then let’s hope we get another French side in the final and not Leinster on their home ground.
Quote:Chief Fire Water
IMO that's an excellent side we are putting out. We have a chance
Still see Christ as a second row at this point in his development, maybe backrow later.
Surprised that Dave is not a starter though!
Great to see Jacques back, his energy will be much needed. Hoggy last minute 50 metre drop goal to win it.👍
Last time I watched Ex v Laro in France it was a comfortable win....😇
Laro 18 Chiefs 24....
Laro 18 Chiefs 24....
Given ourselves every chance with that selection. I always fancy our chances in a straight one game shoot out and if our attitude is right there is no reason we can upset the panier de pommes!
COYC!!!!!!!
COYC!!!!!!!
Taking into account our away form this season, not feeling optomistic. Laro 42 Chiefs 22
Going to stay optimistic, hopefully we will play at pace and wear down their big forwards and avoid rucks with offloads to restrict turnovers. Also take the points when on offer.
Chiefs 27 La Rochelle 17
Chiefs 27 La Rochelle 17
Having watched them v sarries it's all about the rucks! They won the game with their turnovers, get that area right and we stand a chance, get it wrong however and we could get a pasting. It's also down to how the ref polices this area, many hands in the ruck and on the floor went unpunished in the sarries game. Glad to see JV back. Personally would have gone with big Dave over Christ.
To win in France would be a huge achievement, unfortunately I can't see it, would have been more confident in England. Chiefs 17 Lar 26 fingers crossed I'm wrong!!
To win in France would be a huge achievement, unfortunately I can't see it, would have been more confident in England. Chiefs 17 Lar 26 fingers crossed I'm wrong!!
Hope for the best but fear for the worst so - Exeter 20 - 30 La Rochelle
Our side looks good with a strong bench and while our last outings against them we’re both wins, l think Dublin will be just out of reach. Hopefully this prediction is wrong.
LAR 35 - 24 Chiefs
LAR 35 - 24 Chiefs
Good luck to the 23 enjoy the occasion and leave everything out there we can ask no more.
Just think their forwards will have too much power in the set piece.
LAR 35 Chiefs 17
Just think their forwards will have too much power in the set piece.
LAR 35 Chiefs 17
Quote:keithbar54
like i said we have a good chance here so a win for the chiefs.
Any numbers to go with that?
Haven't been right recently ... And not confident that'll change any time soon, but feel the need to go with the heart as it's a good first team, and strong finishers bench. COYC!
LaRo 25; Chiefs 35
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
LaRo 25; Chiefs 35
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
Bath fan in peace. Your country needs you to win. 2022-2023 has been dire for English rugby. The French have dominated internationally and that needs to be stopped at club level this weekend. You can do it, despite your topsy turvy form this season you still have many excellent players who are used to toughing it out and winning. Forget the low points of this season and be confident. Those travelling have a great trip and safe journey. You can do it. Allez Ex !!! Laro 24 Exeter 31
Thanks for your post Francis. Let's hope that your beating of us was the jolt we needed. I've entered your prediction and may be tempted to add more "bonus points" should you be proved correct!
La R 29 Cheifs 17
I hope I'm wrong, but i need the points in PC league
I hope I'm wrong, but i need the points in PC league
The ref, penalties and cards will decide this match. We will certainly be revved up but will we be emotionally right. It is a huge game for so many that are leaving - seven of the 23. Which La Rochelle will play - the team v Sarries or the one against Gloucester? Big underdogs, away so I will go with my heart. Chiefs 34 La Rochelle 32. I cannot bear to do anything else but predict a win for the leaving seven!
This team of ours, with a mixture on youth of their first foray into the big away games, and the not so old heads who on their day are fabulous can give us a good chance to hope for the best. The French have been overwhelming favourites before against us and come unstuck. But they have an experienced coaching team that has turned them around, but so have we.
Going to be close either way, being the last English club isn’t to shabby.
East Terrace Central
Our roads are paved with hope, and there are no stop signs.
"COME ON EXE!"
Going to be close either way, being the last English club isn’t to shabby.
East Terrace Central
Our roads are paved with hope, and there are no stop signs.
"COME ON EXE!"
Quote:clalan
This team of ours, with a mixture on youth of their first foray into the big away games, and the not so old heads who on their day are fabulous can give us a good chance to hope for the best. The French have been overwhelming favourites before against us and come unstuck. But they have an experienced coaching team that has turned them around, but so have we.
Going to be close either way, being the last English club isn’t to shabby.
Come on, Clalan! Good summary, but where's your score prediction? 🙂
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
It feels like anything other than predicting a win would be letting the boys down.
Mrs PC Exe 24 La Roch 21
PC Exe 26 La Roch 24
I hope the emotion of the experience for the youngsters, the leavers and the retirees can be channeled productively.
Mrs PC Exe 24 La Roch 21
PC Exe 26 La Roch 24
I hope the emotion of the experience for the youngsters, the leavers and the retirees can be channeled productively.
We’ve done well to get here, probably over achieved if we’re honest. Hope I’m wrong but this is where it ends I reckon.
La Rochelle 29 Ex 14
La Rochelle 29 Ex 14
Cully
Are you referring to fans or team 😉
Hell of an achievement to win it. Be a bigger achievement to find a flight home after upon arrival we were informed flight home been cancelled. COYC
Are you referring to fans or team 😉
Hell of an achievement to win it. Be a bigger achievement to find a flight home after upon arrival we were informed flight home been cancelled. COYC
Two very strong teams. With so much at stake, every ounce of passion and strength, plus execution and game management will be required by our boys. My head says the French should edge it but my gut says they will buckle under the pressure of expectation as favourites and our boys will triumph in a brutally physical and emotional match.
La Rochelle 27 Chiefs 30 AET.
La Rochelle 27 Chiefs 30 AET.
Another Bath fan here - to wish you luck.
Give your departing heroes a last hurrah- today and against Leinster.
"Go out and win this one for the west".
PG
Give your departing heroes a last hurrah- today and against Leinster.
"Go out and win this one for the west".
PG
apart from LCD, it is good that we can put out our strongest side.
Going to need the rugby gods on our side, and not giving away an soft penalties
Going to need the rugby gods on our side, and not giving away an soft penalties
Quote:P G Tips
Another Bath fan here - to wish you luck.
Give your departing heroes a last hurrah- today and against Leinster.
"Go out and win this one for the west".
PG
Thanks P G Tips. It's been a funny sort of season and this is the icing - just not sure how thick it'll be. Good to hear fellow West country folk adding to the cheer.
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
I think we can sneak it today but after watching Ireland thrash Toulouse yesterday I think we might find it hard going in Dublins fair city.
I hope the last person to leave La Rochelle yesterday remembered to turn the lights out....
We're more outnumbered than Henry V at agincourt.
We few, we happy few...
We're more outnumbered than Henry V at agincourt.
We few, we happy few...
Can’t see past La Rochelle winning this by 20. (That was the head talking)
Chiefs 29 LR 24
Chiefs 29 LR 24
Only an elite French `sporting` crowd could greet an opposition playing being helped off with a suspected broken leg, Johnny Gray, with a Mexican Wave.
Quote:cricketjerry-mouse
Only an elite French `sporting` crowd could greet an opposition playing being helped off with a suspected broken leg, Johnny Gray, with a Mexican Wave.
How's it going?
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Proud of how we kept going against the second best team in Europe. We are in transition and we've had a good season. Let's look forward to the next generation and support them. I started supporting this club when we were not the best team in Devon and we are in a far better position now than then.
Quote:chief in exile
We are in transition
Ha, wait till you see next season if you think this one was 'in transition'.
Let's face it, very lucky to be in the SF after that gift of a red card against Montpellier. Totally outplayed on the day by a good team.
Quote:bathonian80Quote:chief in exile
We are in transition
Ha, wait till you see next season if you think this one was 'in transition'.
Let's face it, very lucky to be in the SF after that gift of a red card against Montpellier. Totally outplayed on the day by a good team.
👏👏👏👏 Feel better now?
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2023:04:30:17:20:40 by Chief caps.
Quote:bathonian80Quote:chief in exile
We are in transition
Ha, wait till you see next season if you think this one was 'in transition'.
Let's face it, very lucky to be in the SF after that gift of a red card against Montpellier. Totally outplayed on the day by a good team.
and you're very lucky to be in the premiership this season due to no regulation, last season. those in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
Quote:keithbar54
Braindead Bathonian has commented what a sad life he has.
Why not ban him?
PG
Quote:P G TipsQuote:keithbar54
Braindead Bathonian has commented what a sad life he has.
Why not ban him?
PG
Good idea!
Quote:plymptonchiefQuote:P G TipsQuote:keithbar54
Braindead Bathonian has commented what a sad life he has.
Why not ban him?
PG
Good idea!
Done.
Quote:So sad it's patheticbathonian80Quote:chief in exile
We are in transition
Ha, wait till you see next season if you think this one was 'in transition'.
Let's face it, very lucky to be in the SF after that gift of a red card against Montpellier. Totally outplayed on the day by a good team.
Good call, PC
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
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Quote:bathonian80Quote:chief in exile
We are in transition
Ha, wait till you see next season if you think this one was 'in transition'.
Let's face it, very lucky to be in the SF after that gift of a red card against Montpellier. Totally outplayed on the day by a good team.
Bwaahahahaha...
Bath...
Bwaahahahahahaha...
Classic!
Bath fan in peace. I don't know who Bathonian80 is or why he dislikes the Chiefs so much but he's an embarrassment. It's not the first time he's posted his rubbish on your site and as a fellow West Country rugby supporter I'm very disappointed his Bathonian moniker is associated with Bath Rugby. I can't speak for all Bath fans but I can say the fans I mix with do not share his views. We respect and admire what Exeter have achieved. Yes, we enjoyed the win the other week, it felt so good after a torrid season to get one over you, we might have even over celebrated in the eyes of Chiefs fans at the game but that shows how you are respected. Well done in getting to the semi final, I had high hopes for you but the power that is French rugby at the moment won over. It will be a new chapter for Exeter next season with your player turnover but you have a good rugby brain seemingly back in charge to take you forward.
Quote:Francis Allen
Bath fan in peace. I don't know who Bathonian80 is or why he dislikes the Chiefs so much but he's an embarrassment. It's not the first time he's posted his rubbish on your site and as a fellow West Country rugby supporter I'm very disappointed his Bathonian moniker is associated with Bath Rugby. I can't speak for all Bath fans but I can say the fans I mix with do not share his views. We respect and admire what Exeter have achieved. Yes, we enjoyed the win the other week, it felt so good after a torrid season to get one over you, we might have even over celebrated in the eyes of Chiefs fans at the game but that shows how you are respected. Well done in getting to the semi final, I had high hopes for you but the power that is French rugby at the moment won over. It will be a new chapter for Exeter next season with your player turnover but you have a good rugby brain seemingly back in charge to take you forward.
Thanks Francis. I think I can speak for all when I say that constructive comments are always welcomed here, no matter where they come from. And in all honesty, I've only given a warm welcome when I've visited Bath, in fact one Bath supporter in the Salamander wanted to claim bragging rights for buying a Chiefs support - me! - a beer! I'm really not sure what motivates those who seem to simply want to upset the forum with their derogatory comments. I guess Freud would have a view! Good luck next season.
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
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