Exeter Chiefs are set to face the Bristol Bears in the seventh round of the PREM Rugby Cup. This match is significant as it marks their fourth clash in the southwest this season. Currently, Bristol holds an edge with two wins over Exeter’s one.
Match Details
- Fixture: Exeter Chiefs vs. Bristol Bears
- Date: This Saturday
- Kick-off: 14:00
- Venue: Ashton Gate, Bristol
Squad Changes
Exeter Chiefs make several changes to their line-up following a strong performance where they scored 59 points against Sale Sharks. Lewis Pearson will captain the side once again, and Zack Wimbush returns to the squad, marking his first appearance since the season opener against Gloucester Rugby.
Key Players and Positions
- Front Row:
- Will Goodrick-Clarke (Loosehead Prop)
- Josh Iosefa-Scott (Tighthead Prop)
- Max Norey (Hooker)
- Second Row:
- Pearson and Rusi Tuima
- Back Row:
- Finn Worley
- Brady
- Richard Capstick (Number Eight)
- Half-Back Duo:
- Tom Cairns (Scrum-half)
- Will Haydon-Wood (Fly-half)
- Wings:
- Dan John
- Campbell Ridl
- Full-Back: Josh Hodge
Chiefs’ Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, has emphasized their goal to enhance team performance. Following last week’s 80-minute effort, the back-row will remain the same. Baxter noted that the PREM Cup is still competitive, and there is much to fight for in the upcoming matches.
Bench Strength
The bench features several promising players, including:
- Louie Gulley (Hooker)
- Khwezi Mona and Jimmy Roots (Props)
- Oscar Beckerleg and Joe Bailey (Back Five)
- Charlie Chapman (Scrum-half)
- Ben Coen and Paul Brown-Bampoe, back from England A camp
Tickets for the match are available on the Bears’ website. The Chiefs are determined to create an exciting performance against Bristol in the PREM Rugby Cup.
