2020-21 Premiership Rugby – Newcastle Falcons vs Exeter Chiefs Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Newcastle Falcons vs Exeter Chiefs taking place? Sunday 7th February, 2021 – 13:00 (UK)
Where is Newcastle Falcons vs Exeter Chiefs taking place? Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Where can I get tickets for Newcastle Falcons vs Exeter Chiefs? Check official club websites for information about purchasing tickets
What television channel is Newcastle Falcons 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 Newcastle Falcons 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
Newcastle Falcons: 15 Joel Hodgson, 14 Adam Radwan, 13 George Wacokecoke, 12 Matias Orlando, 11 Ben Stevenson, 10 Brett Connon, 9 Louis Schreuder, 8 Philip van der Walt, 7 John Hardie, 6 Sean Robinson (c), 5 Marco Fuser, 4 Greg Peterson, 3 Logovi’i Mulipola, 2 George McGuigan, 1 Trevor Davison
Replacements: 16 Jamie Blamire, 17 Kyle Cooper, 18 Mark Tampin, 19 Darren Barry, 20 Connor Collett, 21 Sam Stuart, 22 Gareth Owen, 23 Cooper Vuna
Exeter Chiefs: 15 Facundo Cordero, 14 Alex Cuthbert, 13 Ian Whitten, 12 Ollie Devoto, 11 Tom O’Flaherty, 10 Joe Simmonds, 9 Jack Maunder, 8 Sam Simmonds, 7 Richard Capstick, 6 Dave Ewers, 5 Sam Skinner, 4 Will Witty, 3 Marcus Street, 2 Jack Yeandle (c), 1 Alec Hepburn
Replacements: 16 Jack Innard, 17 James Kenny, 18 Maks van Dyk, 19 Don Armand, 20 Sean Lonsdale, 21 Stu Townsend, 22 Harvey Skinner, 23 Tom Hendrickson
THE PREDICTION
Newcastle Falcons stayed in fourth place of the Premiership despite losing 31-22 away to London Irish last time out and just four points separate themselves and Exeter Chiefs in second place. The reigning champions got back to winning ways away to Worcester on Saturday but they were pushed all the way there and will be hoping for better in this second successive test on the road. However, the loss of international stars is likely to hit Exeter more than most in this league and Newcastle Falcons could sense a real opportunity here. The Falcons at their best could have beaten the performance that Exeter put in last time out and picking a home win against the odds here, especially with the unrest due to team availability, could be a shrewd call indeed.
