2020-21 Premiership Rugby – Exeter Chiefs vs Bath Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Exeter Chiefs vs Bath taking place? Saturday 28th November, 2020 – 17:30 (UK)
Where is Exeter Chiefs vs Bath taking place? Sandy Park, Exeter
What is the expected weather for Exeter Chiefs vs Bath? Mostly cloudy, 10c
Where can I get tickets for Exeter Chiefs vs Bath? This match will be played behind closed doors
What television channel is Exeter Chiefs vs Bath on? BT Sport have the rights to televise Gallagher Premiership matches so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Exeter Chiefs vs Bath? If televised on BT Sport, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Exeter Chiefs: 15 Facundo Cordero, 14 Tom O’Flaherty, 13 Ian Whitten, 12 Ollie Devoto, 11 Olly Woodburn, 10 Joe Simmonds, 9 Jack Maunder, 8 Sam Simmonds, 7 Jannes Kirsten, 6 Dave Ewers, 5 Sam Skinner, 4 Don Armand, 3 Harry Williams, 2 Jack Yeandle (c), 1 Ben Moon
Replacements: 16 Jack Innard, 17 Alec Hepburn, 18 Marcus Street, 19 Will Witty, 20 Richard Capstick, 21 Sam Hidalgo-Clyne, 22 Jack Walsh, 23 Tom Hendrickson
Bath: 15 Tom de Glanville, 14 Ruaridh McConnochie, 13 Cameron Redpath, 12 Josh Matavesi, 11 Joe Cokanasiga, 10 Rhys Priestland, 9 Ben Spencer, 8 Zach Mercer, 7 Josh Bayliss, 6 Mike Williams, 5 Charlie Ewels (c), 4 Josh McNally, 3 Henry Thomas, 2 Tom Dunn, 1 Beno Obano
Replacements: 16 Jack Walker, 17 Lewis Boyce, 18 Christian Judge, 19 Elliott Stooke, 20 Miles Reid, 21 Will Chudley, 22 Max Clark, 23 Semesa Rokoduguni
THE PREDICTION
Defending Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs started the new season in exactly the right way by almost shutting out Harlequins on their own turf and will be right in the mood for a test at home against Bath. The visitors have their noses out of joint after a surprising loss by the returning Newcastle Falcons at home last weekend and they would have been expecting to win that match to make what is likely to be a comprehensive defeat here more comfortable. However, it should be two losses from two for new coach Neal Hatley and the Chiefs will be confident of covering -15 here.
