THE FACTS
When is Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints taking place? Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints will take place on Saturday 25th September, 2021 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints taking place? Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints will take place at Sandy Park in Exeter
Where can I get tickets for Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints? Ticket information for Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints can be found on each side’s official website
What TV channel is Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints on in the UK? Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints in the UK? Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE TEAM NEWS
Exeter Chiefs: 15 Josh Hodge, 14 Facundo Cordero, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Ollie Devoto, 11 Tom O’Flaherty, 10 Joe Simmonds, 9 Jack Maunder, 8 Rus Tuima, 7 Don Armand, 6 Jannes Kirsten, 5 Sean Lonsdale, 4 Will Witty, 3 Harry Williams, 2 Jack Yeandle (c), 1 Alec Hepburn
Replacements: 16 Jack Innard, 17 Ben Moon, 18 Josh Iosefa-Scott, 19 Ryan McCauley, 20 Christ Tshiunza, 21 Sam Hidalgo-Clyne, 22 Harvey Skinner, 23 Ian Whitten
Northampton Saints: 15 George Furbank, 14 Ollie Sleightholme, 13 Matt Proctor, 12 Fraser Dingwall, 11 Tom Collins, 10 James Grayson, 9 Alex Mitchell, 8 Teimana Harrison, 7 Lewis Ludlam (c), 6 Tom Wood, 5 Api Ratuniyarawa, 4 David Ribbans, 3 Ehren Painter, 2 Sam Matavesi, 1 Alex Waller
Replacements: 16 James Fish, 17 Nick Auterac, 18 Paul Hill, 19 Alex Moon, 20 Juarno Augustus, 21 Frank Lomani, 22 Tom Litchfield, 23 Tommy Freeman
THE PREDICTION
Exeter Chiefs will be looking for a statement win at home to Northampton Saints here after a 34-19 defeat away at an impressive Leicester Tigers last Saturday. A second-half fight back came too late from last season’s runners-up but head coach Rob Baxter will limit panic as he did so well in their brief spells of poor form last year. Travelling Northampton Saints beat Gloucester 34-20 at home last week for a good start to the new season, although their actual play looked fairly rusty and they will be hoping for my cohesion one week on. Exeter look set to be part of a gripping contest at the top of the Premiership and they should be able to get things going by covering -7 in front of their own fans.