THE FACTS
When is Exeter Chiefs vs Harlequins taking place? Saturday 26th June, 2021 – 17:30 (UK)
Where is Exeter Chiefs vs Harlequins taking place? Twickenham Stadium, London
Where can I get tickets for Exeter Chiefs vs Harlequins? Check official club websites for information about purchasing tickets
What television channel is Exeter Chiefs vs Harlequins 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 Harlequins? 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 Jack Nowell, 14 Alex Cuthbert, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Ollie Devoto, 11 Tom O’Flaherty, 10 Joe Simmonds (c), 9 Jack Maunder, 8 Sam Simmonds, 7 Richard Capstick, 6 Jannes Kirsten, 5 Jonny Hill, 4 Jonny Gray, 3 Harry Williams, 2 Luke Cowan-Dickie, 1 Alec Hepburn
Replacements: 16 Jack Yeandle, 17 Ben Moon, 18 Marcus Street, 19 Sean Lonsdale, 20 Don Armand, 21 Stu Townsend, 22 Harvey Skinner, 23 Stuart Hogg
Harlequins: 15 Tyrone Green, 14 Louis Lynagh, 13 Joe Marchant, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Cadan Murley, 10 Marcus Smith, 9 Danny Care, 8 Alex Dombrandt, 7 Jack Kenningham, 6 James Chisholm, 5 Stephan Lewies (c), 4 Matt Symons, 3 Wilco Louw, 2 Scott Baldwin, 1 Joe Marler
Replacements: 16 Joe Gray, 17 Santiago Garcia Botta, 18 Will Collier, 19 Dino Lamb, 20 Tom Lawday, 21 Martin Landajo, 22 Ben Tapuai, 23 Luke Northmore
THE PREDICTION
Reigning Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs were superb in a high-octane 40-30 win over Sale Sharks on Saturday to reach a sixth-successive play-off final, though they will have been shocked to find who they were facing ahead of kick-off. Harlequins pulled off a famous, record-breaking comeback against Bristol Bears in the first play-off semi-final, fighting back from 28-0 down to beat the Premiership leaders 36-43 in an enthralling game. Quins will likely still be buzzing by the time they travel to Twickenham for what could feel like a home away from home for the Londoners and that makes for a really intriguing final. Exeter are on an eight-match winning streak and beat Harlequins home and away this season, although by just the one point at home back in March in a tight 21-20 result.
The Chiefs will be confident of a win here still but what may have looked like a gift by Bristol last weekend will need a quick recalibration to facing a different set of challenges if they are to retain their title. This could be much closer than many think, so take the defending champions to cover -4.5 in what looks set to be a classic at Twickenham.