THE FACTS
When is Montpellier vs Exeter Chiefs taking place? Montpellier vs Exeter Chiefs will take place on Sunday 23rd January, 2022 at 17:30 (UK)
Where is Montpellier vs Exeter Chiefs taking place? Montpellier vs Exeter Chiefs will take place at GGL Stadium in Montpellier
Where can I get tickets for Montpellier vs Exeter Chiefs? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Montpellier vs Exeter Chiefs on in the UK? Montpellier vs Exeter Chiefs will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Montpellier vs Exeter Chiefs? BT Sport subscribers can stream Montpellier vs Exeter Chiefs live on the BT Sport Player & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Montpellier: 15 Anthony Bouthier, 14 Gabriel N’gandebe, 13 Yvan Reilhac, 12 Jan Serfontein, 11 Vincent Rattez, 10 Louis Foursans, 9 Gela Aprasidze, 8 Zach Mercer, 7 Yacouba Camara (c), 6 Nico Janse van Rensburg, 5 Paul Willemse, 4 Bastien Chalureau, 3 Mohamed Haouas, 2 Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 1 Enzo Forletta
Replacements: 16 Guilhem Guirado, 17 Robert Rodgers, 18 Henry Thomas, 19 Alexandre Becognee, 20 Cobus Reinach, 21 Paolo Garbisi, 22 Thomas Darmon, 23 Florian Verhaeghe
Exeter Chiefs: 15 Stuart Hogg, 14 Jack Nowell, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Sean O’Brien, 11 Tom O’Flaherty, 10 Joe Simmonds, 9 Jack Maunder, 8 Sam Simmonds, 7 Jannes Kirsten, 6 Dave Ewers, 5 Sam Skinner, 4 Sean Lonsdale, 3 Sam Nixon, 2 Luke Cowan-Dickie (c), 1 Ben Moon
Replacements: 16 Jack Innard, 17 James Kenny, 18 Patrick Schickerling, 19 Christ Tshiunza, 20 Don Armand, 21 Sam Maunder, 22 Harvey Skinner, 23 Olly Woodburn
THE PREDICTION
Montpellier were absolutely trounced by United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster last weekend 89-7 in a performance reminiscent of their huge 42-6 defeat at Exeter Chiefs last month. An awarded win via covid-19 is their only positive to date but they could end up crashing out of the Champions Cup if they do not find a performance like what they have been achieving in the Top 14. Travelling Exeter come off a big win at home to Glasgow last Saturday but, other than the customary victory over rock-bottom Premiership side Bath, they have lost each of their away matches since October. Taking the visitors to win outright seems a reasonable move here but the +2 would be a peace of mind.
