THE FACTS
When is Exeter Chiefs vs London Irish taking place? Exeter Chiefs vs London Irish will take place on Saturday 23rd October, 2021 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Exeter Chiefs vs London Irish taking place? Exeter Chiefs vs London Irish will take place at Sandy Park in Exeter
Where can I get tickets for Exeter Chiefs vs London Irish? Ticket information for Exeter Chiefs vs London Irish can be found on each side’s official website
What TV channel is Exeter Chiefs vs London Irish on in the UK? Exeter Chiefs vs London Irish will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Exeter Chiefs vs London Irish in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Exeter Chiefs vs London Irish live on the BT Sport Player & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Exeter Chiefs: 15 Stuart Hogg, 14 Jack Nowell, 13 Henry Slade (c), 12 Tom Hendrickson, 11 Tom O’Flaherty, 10 Joe Simmonds, 9 Jack Maunder, 8 Sam Simmonds, 7 Richard Capstick, 6 Sam Skinner, 5 Jonny Hill, 4 Will Witty, 3 Sam Nixon, 2 Jack Yeandle, 1 Ben Moon
Replacements: 16 Jack Innard, 17 Alec Hepburn, 18 Harry Williams, 19 Sean Lonsdale, 20 Don Armand, 21 Sam Hidalgo-Clyne, 22 Harvey Skinner, 23 Ollie Devoto
London Irish: 15 Tom Parton, 14 Ben Loader, 13 Curtis Rona. 12 Terrence Hepetema, 11 Ollie Hassell-Collins, 10 Paddy Jackson, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Albert Tuisue, 7 Tom Pearson, 6 Matt Rogerson (c), 5 Rob Simmons, 4 Steve Mafi, 3 Ollie Hoskins, 2 Agustin Creevy, 1 Will Goodrick-Clarke
Replacements: 16 Mike Willemse, 17 Allan Dell, 18 Marcel van der Merwe, 19 George Nott, 20 Jack Cooke, 21 Ben White, 22 Rory Jennings, 23 Benhard van Rensburg
THE PREDICTION
After a tricky start to the new Premiership season in which Exeter Chiefs lost their first two games, a corner looks well-turned after three-straight wins. An impressive 23-27 victory away at in-form Wasps is their second on the road this season too which bodes well for a title tilt and they will be confident of going four in a row here against poor travellers London Irish. The Exiles are still without a win this season after a second draw from five games, and a second from three at home with a 25-25 stalemate against Gloucester. An opening day defeat at Worcester looks increasingly like an opportunity missed with two draws and two defeats by no more than five points since suggesting they are more competitive than last season. However, a trip to Sandy Park is unlikely to bear any fruit. It could be closer than some think, with the hosts to cover -10 a solid, cautious pick and -18 a risk.