Exeter Chiefs vs. Sale Sharks: Exeter Having an Advantage of Playing at Home

In the ongoing Aviva Rugby Premiership competition, we have seen teams battling out the hard times and staying persistent in their approach. In the upcoming contest, Exeter Chiefs would be taking on Sale Sharks in the home game. Exeter has done reasonably well after putting an end to their losing streak. On the other hand, there are Sale Sharks who would be eying a narrow window of escape or a reasonable victory that can give them a boosting momentum. Sales are traveling to South England to face off Exeter Chiefs in their away game. The unavailability of James Harper, Simon Hammersley, Josh Beaumont, Nick Schonert, and Akker van der Merwe would dent the overall balance of Sale Sharks as they prepare to face the roaring lions, the Chiefs.

In recent times, Exeter has undoubtedly upped their anti and managed to exhibit amazing skills in all departments of the game. In their match against Northampton Saints, they smashed 31-34 and got themselves their 3rd win on the trot. Now Exeter Chiefs are in the hunt of suppressing Saracens, Harlequins, and London Irish who are ringing the bells at the top of the table. If Exeter fails to deliver and win the game, the road to playoffs might get a bit tricky for teams in the hunt for the title. Exeter would have also done their homework about how the game progresses, keeping other aspects into consideration. With 10 wins under their belt, Exeter would be hoping to crush down the visitors and get themselves going in the race of becoming the champions.

• Stuart Hogg;
• Richard Capstick;
• Marcus Street;
• Tom O’Flaherty;
• Sam Maunde.

Sale Sharks would also be preparing for the clash, knowing its high value in the context of the league standings. Though Sale Sharks would be missing on a few top players from their lineup, it would be the playing fifteen, and everything depends upon them. In their previous game, Sale Sharks managed to keep themselves cool and level the scoreline 27-27 against London Irish. Before that, the Sharks managed to win a close contest against Northampton with the slightest of margins. Going in the game against Exeter Chiefs, they would be taking confidence from these last two wins and close games.

• S James;
• Roebuck;
• J.V. Rensburg;
• Quirke;
• Wiese.

The upcoming fixture would bring the viewers on-field drama, excitement, action, and much more as both teams look to mark their spots in the playoffs. If you ask me, I would be going with Exeter as they are playing at home and strongly depending on their winning momentum.