Another 5 pointer?


War Bonnets
By Moorsman
December 10 2014

Having picked up 5 points away at La Rochelle can the Chiefs make it another 5 point win at Sandy Park?

Exeter Chiefs v La Rochelle

 

Having picked up 5 points away at La Rochelle can the Chiefs make it another 5 point win at Sandy Park?  Well I for one can't see any other result.  Why so bullish?  The way Chiefs set about their task last week and La Rochelle losing any chance of progress in the competition.  La Rochell have also got a fight on their hands to stay in the Top 14 so I can't see a strong side being sent to Sandy Park.  No doubt those who come will be up for it but Rob Baxter's squad will want to keep momentum going into the next block of Premiership games.  I suspect we'll see an almost full strength side with one or two being given a rest but whoever wears the 1st team shirt will be wanting to stake a claim for a Prem start.  Some who I expect to start...

Forwards

  Brett Sturgess, Exeter Chiefs  Exeter Chiefs Mitch lees (left) hands off London Welshs Dean Schofield during the Aviva Premiership  Carl Rimmer, Exeter Chiefs

Backs

Exeter Chiefs Matt Jess in action during the Aviva Premiership match at Welford Road, Leicester.  Exeter Chiefs Sam Hill is tackled by Gloucester Rugbys Henry Purdy during the Aviva Premiership matc  Exeters Jack Nowell makes a break during the Heineken Cup match at Sandy Park, Exeter.

Another 5 pointer?
Posted by: thechiefstribe.com (IP Logged)
Date: 10/12/2014 23:06

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Re: Another 5 pointer?
Posted by: Lowerwatha (IP Logged)
Date: 11/12/2014 06:43

I would expect us to get five points from this one but am unsure what team Rob will put out. Will he give a run to those without much game time or pick the team who will face Sale to get them match ready as he did against Saints?
If we are to progress in this competition, a 5 point win is a must because I doubt Bayonne will do us any favours against Connacht. The Group has become a two horse race between us and Connacht so the final match in Galway could be tasty!

Re: Another 5 pointer?
Posted by: Hoggy’s toupe (IP Logged)
Date: 11/12/2014 11:47

Beware of complacency.

I swore never to take any result for granted after the disastrous Esher match at home and the equally disastrous Mosely double header.

Re: Another 5 pointer?
Posted by: boston chief (IP Logged)
Date: 11/12/2014 12:14

I'm with Mabolza on this one, not being 100% ready could come and bite us on the rear end. One slip up and the run of form we are on could be dented with serious consequences further down the road.

Re: Another 5 pointer?
Posted by: ExTeddChief (IP Logged)
Date: 11/12/2014 12:18

I'll be dissapointed if we don't win this one but yeah...we still have to do the business.

Re: Another 5 pointer?
Posted by: Moorsman (IP Logged)
Date: 11/12/2014 12:41

Quote:
Mabolza
Beware of complacency.
I swore never to take any result for granted after the disastrous Esher match at home and the equally disastrous Mosely double header.

Argghhh the pain (Sm164) I'm sure Rob won't let the guys screw it up like those disasters.

Re: Another 5 pointer?
Posted by: Weegie Chief (IP Logged)
Date: 11/12/2014 13:03

It wasn't the best season for us overall, but lets not forget (although I've tried) Chiefs 13 v 22 Waterloo in 2006.

I think I started that day with a hangover and things did not improve!

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