THE FACTS
When is London Irish vs Exeter Chiefs taking place? London Irish vs Exeter Chiefs will take place on Saturday 29th January, 2022 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is London Irish vs Exeter Chiefs taking place? London Irish vs Exeter Chiefs will take place at Community Stadium in Brentford
Where can I get tickets for London Irish vs Exeter Chiefs? Ticket information for London Irish vs Exeter Chiefs can be found on each side’s official website
What TV channel is London Irish vs Exeter Chiefs on in the UK? London Irish vs Exeter Chiefs will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream London Irish vs Exeter Chiefs in the UK? London Irish vs Exeter Chiefs cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE TEAM NEWS
London Irish: 15 James Stokes, 14 Ben Loader, 13 Curtis Rona, 12 Benhard van Rensburg, 11 Lucio Cinti, 10 Paddy Jackson, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Sean O’Brien, 7 Tom Pearson, 6 Matt Rogerson (c), 5 Adam Coleman, 4 Rob Simmons, 3 Ollie Hoskins, 2 Matt Cornish, 1 Will Goodrick-Clarke
Replacements: 16 Mike Willemse, 17 Facundo Gigena, 18 Marcel van der Merwe, 19 Chunya Munga, 20 Olly Cracknell, 21 Juan Martin Gonzalez, 22 Hugh O’Sullivan, 23 Kyle Rowe
Exeter Chiefs: 15 Stuart Hogg, 14 Olly Woodburn, 13 Ian Whitten, 12 Harvey Skinner, 11 Tom O’Flaherty, 10 Joe Simmonds (c), 9 Jack Maunder, 8 Don Armand, 7 Jannes Kirsten, 6 Dave Ewers, 5 Sam Skinner, 4 Jonny Gray, 3 Patrick Schickerling, 2 Jack Innard, 1 James Kenny
Replacements: 16 Jack Yeandle, 17 Billy Keast, 18 Josh Iosefa-Scott, 19 Dafydd Jenkins, 20 Santiago Grondona, 21 Sam Maunder, 22 Sean O’Brien, 23 Josh Hodge
THE PREDICTION
London Irish were competitive but well beaten away at Saracens in the Challenge Cup for back-to-back defeats in the road across all competitions but they have won each of their last three at home. Their superb form this season started producing results with a stunning 21-33 victory at Exeter back in October and the visitors will be eager to return the favour here. Exeter lost 37-26 at Top 14 high-fliers Montpellier last Sunday for a third defeat on the road across all competitions and that suggests a tight victory for the hosts could be on here. This match looks like a potential coupon buster, so giving the Exiles a +2 head-start could well be the shrewd move here.