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23 Feb 2022 by Adam Evans

Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs taking place? Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs will take place on Sunday 27th February, 2022 at 13:00 (UK)

Where is Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs taking place? Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs will take place at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton

Where can I get tickets for Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs? Ticket information for Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs can be found on each side’s official website

What TV channel is Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs on in the UK? Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs will be televised live on BT Sport

Where can I stream Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs live on the BT Sport Player & app

THE TEAM NEWS

Northampton Saints: 15 George Furbank, 14 Courtnall Skosan, 13 Matt Proctor, 12 Fraser Dingwall (c), 11 Tom Collins, 10 James Grayson, 9 Alex Mitchell, 8 Karl Wilkins, 7 Sam Matavesi, 6 Alex Coles, 5 Api Ratuniyarawa, 4 David Ribbans, 3 Ehren Painter, 2 Mike Haywood, 1 Emmanuel Iyogun

Replacements: 16 James Fish, 17 Alex Waller, 18 Paul Hill, 19 Alex Moon, 20 Brandon Nansen, 21 JJ Tonks, 22 Tom James, 23 Piers Francis

Exeter Chiefs:
15 Josh Hodge, 14 Olly Woodburn, 13 Ian Whitten, 12 Tom Hendrickson, 11 Tom O’Flaherty, 10 Joe Simmonds (c), 9 Sam Maunder, 8 Santiago Grondona, 7 Richard Capstick, 6 Dave Ewers, 5 Dafydd Jenkins, 4 Jannes Kirsten, 3 Patrick Schickerling, 2 Jack Innard, 1 Alec Hepburn

Replacements: 16 Jack Yeandle, 17 James Kenny, 18 Marcus Street, 19 Lewis Pearson, 20 Max Norey, 21 Jack Maunder, 22 Harvey Skinner, 23 Facundo Cordero

THE PREDICTION

Northampton Saints face a tough battle to reach the play-offs this season after a second-successive defeat, 21-22 at home to Sale Sharks, was their eighth out of their last 10 matches across all competitions. They have lost each of their last four matches at home, with their last victory here coming at home to rock-bottom Bath back in early December, and travelling Exeter Chiefs will be smelling blood after beating Newcastle Falcons on the road last Saturday. The visitors have strung two Premiership wins together for the first time since New Year’s Day but giving them a +2 head-start to edge past their hosts looks a decent option here given the Saints’ recent woes.

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