2019-20 Premiership Rugby – Wasps vs Exeter Chiefs Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Wasps vs Exeter Chiefs taking place? Sunday 4th October, 2020 – 15:00 (UK)

Where is Wasps vs Exeter Chiefs taking place? Ricoh Arena, Coventry

What is the expected weather for Wasps vs Exeter Chiefs? 11c cloudy

Where can I get tickets for Wasps vs Exeter Chiefs? This match will be played behind closed doors

What television channel is Wasps vs Exeter Chiefs on? BT Sport have the rights to televise Gallagher Premiership matches so it is worth checking their schedule

Where can I stream Wasps vs Exeter Chiefs? If televised on BT Sport, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via the BT Sport website & app

TEAM NEWS

Wasps: 15 Matteo Minozzi, 14 Zach Kibirige, 13 Malakai Fekitoa, 12 Jimmy Gopperth, 11 Josh Bassett, 10 Jacob Umaga, 9 Dan Robson (c), 8 Tom Willis, 7 Thomas Young, 6 Brad Shields, 5 James Gaskell, 4 Will Rowlands, 3 Kieran Brookes, 2 Tommy Taylor, 1 Simon McIntyre

Replacements: 16 Gabriel Oghre, 17 Tom West, 18 Jeff Toomaga-Allen, 19 Tim Cardall, 20 Alfie Barbeary, 21 Ben Vellacott, 22 Michael Le Bourgeois, 23 Rob Miller

Exeter Chiefs: 15 Phil Dollman, 14 Tom Wyatt, 13 Corey Baldwin, 12 Tom Hendrickson, 11 Alex Cuthbert, 10 Harvey Skinner, 9 Sam Maunder, 8 Charlie Wright, 7 Don Armand (c), 6 Richard Capstick, 5 Dave Dennis, 4 Will Witty, 3 Marcus Street, 2 Jack Innard, 1 James Kenny

Replacements: 16 Elvis Taione, 17 Danny Southworth, 18 Alfie Petch, 19 Tom Price, 20 Lewis Pearson, 21 Stu Townsend, 22 Jack Walsh, 23 James Short

THE PREDICTION

The fight for the top four spots is incredibly tight coming into this final round of matches and Wasps are somewhat fortuitous by the fact that Exeter have nothing to play for and are fielding an extremely youthful side. They are resting many of their key players and a number of players expected to make their debuts. On the other hand, Wasps have named a strong line-up for this game and they will be motivated to win and claim a bonus point. They are heavily favoured here and should win by 20 points or more.