Exeter vs Northampton

[Puja]

Leicester: Worth; Aspland-Robinson, Smith, Eastmond, Blommetjies, G Ford, Harrison; Genge, T Youngs (capt), Cole, Spencer, Kitchener, Fitzgerald, O'Connor, Kalamafoni.

Replacements: Polota-Nau, Gigena, Heyes, Wells, Mapapalangi, White, Hardwick, Sarto.

Bath: Watson; Cokanasiga, Joseph, Wright, McConnochie; Burns, Chudley; Obano, Dunn, Lahiff, Douglas, Ewels (capt), Ellis, Underhill, Mercer.

Replacements: Batty, Van Rooyen, Nixon, Stooke, Louw, Fotuali'i, Priestland, Rokoduguni.

[Gloskarlos]

Oddest looking Chiefs team I ever saw.

[Mikey Brown]

Oddest looking Chiefs team I ever saw.

We're entering that weird football territory these days with so many transfers you can barely keep track of who plays for who.

[Mellsblue]

Seems like they’ve transferred entire clubs. I know we’ve all said Leicester need a complete overhaul to get back to the top of the table but this seems a bit radical.

[fivepointer]

Exeter: Nowell; Cuthbert, Slade, Devoto, Woodburn; Simmonds, White; Hepburn, Yeandle (capt), Williams, Dennis, Hill, Ewers, Armand, Kvesic

Replacements: Cowan-Dickie, Moon, Francis, Skinner, Simmonds, Maunder, Steenson, Hill

Northampton: Tuala; Collins, Hutchinson, Francis, Naiyaravoro; Biggar, Reinach; Waller (capt), Marshall, Hill, Moon, Lawes, Gibson, Ludlam, Harrison

Replacements: Fish, van Wyk, Franks, Ribbans, Wood, Mitchell, Grayson, Burrell

[Adam_P]

Most nervous anticipation I've had as a Saints fan for quite a while. Boyd has definitely exceeded expectations of league position in his first season, and more importantly really got us playing an attractive brand of rugby. I think most Saints fans would have been happy with 6th this season as a bedding in season for the new coaching team, but now the playoffs are in touching distance we have to go for it.

I feel like both backlines are similar in make up, especially the centres. Our backs are going to have to be the difference if we're going to win this, as their pack I expect to boss us at set piece time like they did at the Gardens earlier in the season. Great to have Moon and Ribeye back.

[Puja]

I'm glad you all solved my deliberate puzzle that I set for you. Good job.

Puja

[Mikey Brown]

Most nervous anticipation I've had as a Saints fan for quite a while. Boyd has definitely exceeded expectations of league position in his first season, and more importantly really got us playing an attractive brand of rugby. I think most Saints fans would have been happy with 6th this season as a bedding in season for the new coaching team, but now the playoffs are in touching distance we have to go for it.

I feel like both backlines are similar in make up, especially the centres. Our backs are going to have to be the difference if we're going to win this, as their pack I expect to boss us at set piece time like they did at the Gardens earlier in the season. Great to have Moon and Ribeye back.

Yep, Slade vs Hutchinson could be interesting. Naiyorovoro vs Cuthbert has potential to be hilarious.

[Mellsblue]

Great to have Ribeye back.

The sort of player you can steak your reputation on.

[Banquo]

Great to have Ribeye back.

The sort of player you can steak your reputation on.

Moon Ribeye.....a potential song title

[Doorzetbornandbred]

Great to have Ribeye back.

The sort of player you can steak your reputation on.

Moon Ribeye.....a potential song title

This thread will now be blown open wider than a mile.

[Scrumhead]

Exeter: Nowell; Cuthbert, Slade, Devoto, Woodburn; Simmonds, White; Hepburn, Yeandle (capt), Williams, Dennis, Hill, Ewers, Armand, Kvesic

Replacements: Cowan-Dickie, Moon, Francis, Skinner, Simmonds, Maunder, Steenson, Hill

Northampton: Tuala; Collins, Hutchinson, Francis, Naiyaravoro; Biggar, Reinach; Waller (capt), Marshall, Hill, Moon, Lawes, Gibson, Ludlam, Harrison

Replacements: Fish, van Wyk, Franks, Ribbans, Wood, Mitchell, Grayson, Burrell

Just noticed Sam Simmonds is on the bench. Great to see him back. If he’s match fit, he could be a difference maker in the play-offs. Definitely a good impact player to have on the bench at the very least.

[Mikey Brown]

Hadn’t spot that either. Great to see. That Exeter bench looks very good.

[Adam_P]

Hot start from the Saints, thought Gibson stuffed that when he didn't release Collins

[Adam_P]

Yeandle just got absolutely smashed by Lawes and Ludlam, lovely stuff

[Banquo]

forward pass I reckon

[Adam_P]

forward pass I reckon

Great call.

This is a very open and entertaining game so far

[Adam_P]

Wonderful team try finished by Hutchinson

[Banquo]

great game, despite a few errors.

[Adam_P]

Chiefs are stepping it up a gear as we near half time. Stupid yellow to concede there. We need to get van Wyk on at half time to reduce the scrum penalties from loose head

[Adam_P]

Chiefs front row straight down there, but just a reset?! We can tell Karl is backing Quins to get into the top 4

[Adam_P]

Fucking hell I love Cobus Reinach

[Banquo]

lol

[Mikey Brown]

Wonderful team try finished by Hutchinson

Was it him who did that beautiful pass for the first try?

[Banquo]

Reinach may be off. Surprised if Saints can hang on tbh