Two of the Gallagher PREM Rugby’s top sides collide at Sandy Park in what shapes as one of the standout fixtures of the weekend, as Exeter Chiefs host table-topping Northampton Saints.
With both teams currently inside the playoff places, this matchup carries significant weight in the race for positioning heading into the final rounds.
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Northampton have been the pace-setters this season, winning 10 of their 12 matches to sit narrowly ahead of Bath Rugby at the summit. With a playoff berth firmly within reach, their focus now shifts to securing a home semifinal and maintaining momentum.
They travel to Exeter with a reshuffled lineup, including the return of key playmakers Alex Mitchell and Fraser Dingwall, while George Hendy adds pace out wide.
Exeter, meanwhile, are looking to solidify their place in the top four. Holding a seven-point cushion over fifth-placed Bristol Bears, they remain in a strong position but face a challenging run-in. Rob Baxter’s side come into the clash unchanged following their Challenge Cup victory over Bordeaux, signaling confidence in their current form and cohesion.
Exeter’s forward-heavy approach is reflected in their league-leading 3,701 total ruck entries, while Dafydd Jenkins tops the PREM with 350 attacking ruck involvements. Northampton counter with the most dynamic attack in the league, leading in carries (1,583), metres gained (6,502), and total tries (65), underlining their ability to break down defenses consistently.
Exeter Chiefs vs. Northampton Saints Kickoff Time
Exeter Chiefs host Northampton Saints at 11:05 a.m. ET on Saturday, with Adam Leal as referee. The match is part of the Gallagher PREM Rugby schedule.
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Exeter Chiefs Lineup vs. Northampton Saints
- Olly Woodburn
- Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
- Henry Slade
- Will Rigg
- Campbell Ridl
- Harvey Skinner
- Stephen Varney
- Scott Sio
- Jack Yeandle
- Jimmy Roots
- Dafydd Jenkins (c)
- Andrea Zambonin
- Tom Hooper
- Ross Vintcent
- Greg Fisilau
Replacements:
- Joseph Dweba
- Ethan Burger
- Bachuki Tchumbadze
- Rusi Tuima
- Ethan Roots
- Tom Cairns
- Will Haydon-Wood
- Paul Brown-Bampoe
Northampton Saints Lineup vs. Exeter Chiefs
- George Furbank (c)
- George Hendy
- Tom Litchfield
- Fraser Dingwall
- Ollie Sleightholme
- Fin Smith
- Alex Mitchell
- Emmanuel Iyogun
- Craig Wright
- Cleopas Kundiona
- Ed Prowse
- Tom Lockett
- Josh Kemeny
- Sam Graham
- Callum Chick
Replacements:
- Robbie Smith
- Tom West
- Elliot Millar Mills
- JJ Van Der Mescht
- Henry Pollock
- Archie McParland
- James Pater
- Tommy Freeman
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