2020-21 Premiership Rugby – Leicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Leicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs taking place? Saturday 5^th December, 2020 – 15:00 (UK)

Where is Leicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs taking place? Welford Road, Leicester

What is the expected weather for Leicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs? Showers and a chance of snow, 4c

Where can I get tickets for Leicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs? Check official club websites for information about purchasing tickets

What television channel is Leicester Tigers 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 Leicester Tigers vs Exeter Chiefs? If televised on BT Sport, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via the BT Sport website & app

THE TEAM NEWS

Leicester Tigers: 15 Freddie Steward, 14 Guy Porter, 13 Jaco Taute, 12 Matt Scott, 11 Harry Simmons, 10 Zack Henry, 9 Richard Wigglesworth, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Cyle Brink, 6 Hanro Liebenberg, 5 Calum Green, 4 Harry Wells, 3 Dan Cole, 2 Tom Youngs (c), 1 Nephi Leatigaga

Replacements: 16 Charlie Clare, 17 Ryan Bower, 18 Joe Heyes, 19 Blake Enever, 20 Tommy Reffell, 21 Jordan Taufua, 22 Ben White, 23 Joaquín Díaz Bonilla

Exeter Chiefs: 15 Facundo Cordero, 14 Ian Whitten, 13 Tom Hendrickson, 12 Ollie Devoto, 11 Tom O’Flaherty, 10 Joe Simmonds, 9 Stu Townsend, 8 Sam Simmonds, 7 Jannes Kirsten, 6 Dave Ewers, 5 Don Armand, 4 Will Witty, 3 Harry Williams, 2 Jack Yeandle (c), 1 Ben Moon

Replacements: 16 Jack Innard, 17 James Kenny, 18 Marcus Street, 19 Tom Price, 20 Richard Capstick, 21 Jack Maunder, 22 Jack Walsh, 23 Josh Hodge

THE PREDICTION

Leicester Tigers have had a rollercoaster start to the new Premiership season after an excellent home win over Gloucester was dampened by a loss away to London Irish last time out. It may take some time for the bottom of the table to take shape but Tigers will be somewhere near it after this match when they host Exeter Chiefs. The league leaders have a 100% bonus-point win record so far after almost whitewashing Bath 40-3 on Saturday in a frightening statement for the season ahead. The Chiefs have only conceded 6 points over two games and, like other sides, have plenty of their best players out on international duty right now. This next match should be not bother at all and the away side can cover at least -15, if not -20 in winning it.