Munster vs Exeter Chiefs Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Munster vs Exeter Chiefs taking place? Munster vs Exeter Chiefs will take place on Saturday 16th April, 2022 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Munster vs Exeter Chiefs taking place? Munster vs Exeter Chiefs will take place at Thomond Park in Limerick
Where can I get tickets for Munster vs Exeter Chiefs? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Munster vs Exeter Chiefs on in the UK? Munster vs Exeter Chiefs will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Munster vs Exeter Chiefs? BT Sport subscribers can stream Munster vs Exeter Chiefs live on the BT Sport Player & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Munster: 15 Mike Haley, 14 Keith Earls, 13 Chris Farrell, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Simon Zebo, 10 Joey Carbery, 9 Conor Murray, 8 Jack O’Donoghue, 7 John Hodnett, 6 Peter O’Mahony (C), 5 Fineen Wycherley, 4 Jean Kleyn, 3 John Ryan, 2 Niall Scannell, 1 Josh Wycherley
Exeter Chiefs: 15 Stuart Hogg, 14 Olly Woodburn, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Ian Whitten, 11 Tom O’Flaherty, 10 Joe Simmonds, 9 Sam Maunder, 8 Jacques Vermeulen, 7 Jannes Kirsten, 6 Dave Ewers, 5 Sam Skinner, 4 Jonny Gray, 3 Harry Williams, 2 Jack Yeandle (c), 1 Alec Hepburnbr
Replacements: 16 Jack Innard, 17 Billy Keast, 18 Patrick Schickerling, 19 Richard Capstick, 20 Santiago Grondona, 21 Jack Maunder, 22 Tom Gilbert-Hendrickson, 23 Josh Hodge
THE PREDICTION
Exeter Chiefs face an uphill struggle here away to Munster after a 13-8 victory at home leaves them with just a five point difference at a notoriously tough place to go. News that Graham Rowntree will replace outgoing Munster head coach Johann van Graan should be something of a settler for the hosts which would be most welcome after losing four of their last five matches across all competitions. A tough tour of South Africa makes up two of those defeats, though, and only United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster have beaten them here this season. Travelling Exeter could pull off a famous victory here at their very best but losing at struggling Worcester Warriors in their most recent away game suggests a home victory is likelier. Whether or not Munster can cover enough to qualify will make for an enthralling match on Saturday but back the hosts to cover -2 in victory here.
