Exeter Chiefs
Cardiff Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
By thechiefstribe.com
September 18 2026
TEAMS, MATCH INFORMATION, PRE MATCH DISCUSSION THREAD
At 1500 on Saturday 19 September 2026 at Cardiff Arms Park
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Team news will be posted when released usually after 12 O Clock.
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Why did the finishers have their names on their shirt instead of chief has subsl had on the past
Exeter Chiefs:
15 Ben Hammersley
14 Olly Woodburn
13 Henry Slade
12 Will Butt
11 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
10 Harvey Skinner
9 Stephen Varney
1 Will Goodrick-Clarke
2 Louie Gulley
3 Jimmy Roots
4 Joe Bailey
5 Harry Wilson
6 Ethan Roots (c)
7 Kane James
8 Greg Fisilau
Replacements:
16 Julian Heaven
17 Ethan Burger
18 Bachuki Tchumbadze
19 Oscar Beckerleg
20 Finn Worley Brady
21 Sam Wolstenholme
22 Will Haydon-Wood
23 Sam Harris
24 Joseph Dweba
25 Archie McArthur
26 Ehren Painter
27 Oisin Smith
28 Jake Murray
29 Ben Coen
30 Nick Lilley
31 Zack Wimbush
32 Ollie Batson
33 Charlie Poynton
15 Ben Hammersley
14 Olly Woodburn
13 Henry Slade
12 Will Butt
11 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
10 Harvey Skinner
9 Stephen Varney
1 Will Goodrick-Clarke
2 Louie Gulley
3 Jimmy Roots
4 Joe Bailey
5 Harry Wilson
6 Ethan Roots (c)
7 Kane James
8 Greg Fisilau
Replacements:
16 Julian Heaven
17 Ethan Burger
18 Bachuki Tchumbadze
19 Oscar Beckerleg
20 Finn Worley Brady
21 Sam Wolstenholme
22 Will Haydon-Wood
23 Sam Harris
24 Joseph Dweba
25 Archie McArthur
26 Ehren Painter
27 Oisin Smith
28 Jake Murray
29 Ben Coen
30 Nick Lilley
31 Zack Wimbush
32 Ollie Batson
33 Charlie Poynton
Cardiff Rugby:
Cam Winnett;
Jacob Beetham,
Harri Millard,
Ben Thomas,
Mason Grady;
Callum Sheedy,
Johan Mulder,
Taine Basham,
Dan Thomas,
Alex Mann,
Teddy Williams,
Josh McNally,
Javan Sebastian,
Liam Belcher (capt),
Scott Sio.
Replacement:
Evan Lloyd,
Rhys Barratt,
Sam Wainwright,
Rory Thornton,
George Nott,
Ellis Bevan,
Lloyd Lucas,
Steffan Emanuel,
Tom Manz,
Lucas de la Rua,
Tom Bowen,
Osian Darwin-Lewis,
James Botham,
Matty Young.
Cam Winnett;
Jacob Beetham,
Harri Millard,
Ben Thomas,
Mason Grady;
Callum Sheedy,
Johan Mulder,
Taine Basham,
Dan Thomas,
Alex Mann,
Teddy Williams,
Josh McNally,
Javan Sebastian,
Liam Belcher (capt),
Scott Sio.
Replacement:
Evan Lloyd,
Rhys Barratt,
Sam Wainwright,
Rory Thornton,
George Nott,
Ellis Bevan,
Lloyd Lucas,
Steffan Emanuel,
Tom Manz,
Lucas de la Rua,
Tom Bowen,
Osian Darwin-Lewis,
James Botham,
Matty Young.
Weather Forecast as at 1200 Friday
Light rain showers and a moderate breeze from the west south west
Temperature 19 degrees will feel like 22 degrees
Chance of Precipitation
Light rain showers and a moderate breeze from the west south west
Temperature 19 degrees will feel like 22 degrees
Chance of Precipitation
Should be an interesting game. Thought maybe Woody at 15 and Wimbush on wing. But I don't know much.
Quote:Watching at home or at the ground.ExTeddChief
Where were most of those guys during the Scarlets game?
I'm not aware of Cardiff's pre-season, but i really think we need to move on from last week. Not sure I'll be able to watch, but hoping to hear of some good pairings and associated team play, rather than individual exceptional moments.
Crossing fingers for a Chiefs win
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
Crossing fingers for a Chiefs win
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
Won the game 33 - 28 but reduced to kicking penalties to close out the game, both of which Henry missed. Fisilau and James stood out and Varney finished an excellent individual try.
Clubber coverage pretty poor with very one eyed commentators.
Clubber coverage pretty poor with very one eyed commentators.
How was Wimbush? Think he has the legs to compete with Butt for a regular start this season?
Quote:Lowerwatha
Won the game 33 - 28 but reduced to kicking penalties to close out the game, both of which Henry missed. Fisilau and James stood out and Varney finished an excellent individual try.
Clubber coverage pretty poor with very one eyed commentators.
Was funny hearing the crowd boo both decisions to kick and then the response when Henry missed them though, particularly the one that pinged off the post.
Decent enough performance, conditions seemed a bit challenging to begin with, but once we settled we looked a far better side. Good to see some decent minutes for Greg, Kane, Henry etc.
Thought the coverage was OK, didn't seem any more one eyed than Radio Devon is!
[quote Mr_C]How was Wimbush? Think he has the legs to compete with Butt for a regular start this season?[/q
Couple of really good lines, physical in defence and attack. Showed pace and a very good offload in his cameo.
Couple of really good lines, physical in defence and attack. Showed pace and a very good offload in his cameo.
Feels like a really exciting prospect, i really hope he gets a chance to show what he's about.
[quote Chief in exile][quote Mr_C]How was Wimbush? Think he has the legs to compete with Butt for a regular start this season?[/q
Couple of really good lines, physical in defence and attack. Showed pace and a very good offload in his cameo.[/quote]
Picked a great line and showed his power and pace to set up Manny’s try with a lovely offload M
Couple of really good lines, physical in defence and attack. Showed pace and a very good offload in his cameo.[/quote]
Picked a great line and showed his power and pace to set up Manny’s try with a lovely offload M
[quote Lowerwatha][quote Chief in exile][quote Mr_C]How was Wimbush? Think he has the legs to compete with Butt for a regular start this season?[/q
Couple of really good lines, physical in defence and attack. Showed pace and a very good offload in his cameo.[/quote]
Picked a great line and showed his power and pace to set up Manny’s try with a lovely offload M[/quote]
Lenny is a world class talent so we will miss him this season but we do have some depth in the centres now.
From what i have seen of Will Butt he looks a great signing with lovely soft hands and then Dallas to come too as well as Zach getting more game time.
Its an attritional position so we have a few quality options
Couple of really good lines, physical in defence and attack. Showed pace and a very good offload in his cameo.[/quote]
Picked a great line and showed his power and pace to set up Manny’s try with a lovely offload M[/quote]
Lenny is a world class talent so we will miss him this season but we do have some depth in the centres now.
From what i have seen of Will Butt he looks a great signing with lovely soft hands and then Dallas to come too as well as Zach getting more game time.
Its an attritional position so we have a few quality options
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