RC Toulon v Exeter Chiefs

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Honestly can't see us getting a win out there. A LBP would be a huge achievement , just hope we can put in a solid performance.

Sadly, I can’t see us prevailing in this one, so I’m going with Chiefs 21, Toulon 38

I fear I'm heading to the south of France to watch Chiefs lose ................................ but at least it will be fun .

Toulon 35 Chiefs 21

Really can't see Europe being a target this year. Too much else to consider.
Toulon 40 : Chiefs 10

In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.

As long as we qualify for the big Euro cup next year is all that matters, get the squad working and this season is a success.

Forever the optimist, heart rules head. Come what may I’ll be there cheering as loudly as possible and waving my enormous Chiefs flag. Should be a fantastic occasion regardless of the result.

Toulon 25 27 Chiefs

Toulon 45 - 15 Chiefs

Enjoy the game and enjoy the experience. Moule fritze on the front and a cold beer at every opportunity. Their supporters are very welcoming and although their meeting place can look a bit grubby it’s a lot of fun.

Toulon 36 - 17 Exe but I hope I am wrong!

Hope the lads enjoy the occasion but:
Toulon 31 - 19 Exeter

Toulon 42 Chiefs 21

Should we rest Slade for this game ?

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Should we rest Slade for this game ?

No, his partnership with Hawkins is improving every game and it needs to continue, also his kicking and experience will make a huge difference to our performance compared to leaving him out.

Toulon 24 - Chiefs 28

Head says Toulon 34 - 12 Chiefs, Heart says Toulon 28 - 21 Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs:

15 Tommy Wyatt

14 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

13 Henry Slade

12 Joe Hawkins

11 Ben Hammersley

10 Harvey Skinner

9 Tom Cairns


1 Scott Sio

2 Dan Frost

3 Ehren Painter

4 Rusi Tuima

5 Dafydd Jenkins (c)

6 Ethan Roots

7 Jacques Vermeulen

8 Greg Fisilau


Replacements:

16 Max Norey

17 Nika Abuladze

18 Marcus Street

19 Lewis Pearson

20 Ross Vintcent

21 Stu Townsend

22 Rory O’Loughlin

23 Olly Woodburn

Toulon 40 Chiefs 24

Toulon

15 M Jaminet
14 G Drean
13 W Nayalcaleu
12 M Smaili
11 G Villiere
10 E Herve
9 B White
8 F Isa
7 C Ollivon
6 E Abade
5 B Alainu’uese
4 M Halagalu
3 B Gigashvili
2 J Singleton
1 B Devaux


16 C Tolafua
17 D Priso
18 E Setiano
19 D Ribbans
20 C Duprez
21 B Serin
22 L Fainga’anuku
23 M Rabut

Match Officials
Referee: Chris Busby (Ire)
Assistant referees: Andrew Cole and Oisin Quinn (Ire)
TMO: Leo Colgan (Ire)

Television Coverage

Channel 410 TNT Sports 3 SD
Channel 432 TNT Sports 3 HD



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Toulon 51 Chiefs 17

I think they will be just to strong for us at the moment

This could be a big learning curve for the youngsters Toulon 48 Chiefs 12.

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Chiefs 30 Toulon 27

Ever the optimist...

Toulon 30 Chiefs 20

Still wonder whether a better learning curve would have been a season in Challenge Cup
Would also have helped us to rest some key players
Toulon 46 Chiefs 12

I think it might be close. The French underestimating us. The secret for us to win is controlling Ollivon, parity in the scrum and lineout, few pens, slowing the breakdown and not slipping off tackles and no cards. Prediction therefore is Toulon 32 Chiefs 21 but I would love to be wrong.

I think we could be on for a couple of bonus points Toulon 31 Chiefs 24 with 4 tries!

Can’t see us being anywhere near a win, but I can see us scoring tries. As long as the guys do their best I’m happy.

Surprised we have not rested a few with the tigers game coming up where we need as many first teamers on show as possible. Shows Baxter’s lack of confidence in some of our squad players.
Think it could be a little bit of a mismatch particularly in the backs.
Toulon 49 Chiefs 14.

Can’t see anything other than a home win here:
Toulon 32 - 17 Chiefs
Europe will be tough l feel this season, I’d be content if we made it into the last 16 round.

Disappointed we aren't using this to look at another 10. Skinner being given lots of chances.
Come on Ex surprise and delight us all. 19 - 24

Toulon 34 Chief 28

Toulon 45 Ex 15.

Think it will be a tough afternoon! I was there for that great match all those years ago, what a trip. Good luck to everyone lucky enough to be going this time, have a fantastic time 👍👍👍

Our recent record in France is not too bad. I think it might be closer than some of you think. That's pretty much the best 15 we could have selected and we've kept most games tight this year. Still think Toulon will win but maybe closer than predicted by many.
Toulon 32 Chiefs 27. Obviously I could be hugely wrong and we get blown away! A good start is crucial, but then again when isn't it!!

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Still wonder whether a better learning curve would have been a season in Challenge Cup
Would also have helped us to rest some key players
Toulon 46 Chiefs 12

hopefully we will drop down into the Challenge Cup and go on to win that

hopefully we will remember that chipping the ball over the top works best when the defence line is rushing forward

Toulon 41 - 28 Exeter

Toulon 38 Chiefs 21

Stats from the game 10 years ago.

Still living the dream.

Toulon 42 chiefs 16

A good performance today is the most important thing, ideally we pick up a bonus point or two, but think Toulon may well have too much for us.

Toulon 42 Chiefs 22

the boys know how the ref wants it played time to tighten up those penalties in the second half.

London Irish ? To the Back Bone!

I saw Toulon as at least 30 points better than us. It might be more. In Ollivon Villiere, and Jaminet Toulon have three players just so much better than anything we have to offer. But, the boys are working hard and Cairns has done well. Generally overpowered so far. Second half may be interesting.🥸

And like that with nerves of steel Slade slots the conversion .

much better second half with much better discipline a truly heroic effort from the boys !

London Irish ? To the Back Bone!

Come on Ex surprise and delight us all. 19 - 24[/quote]

Chapeau

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And like that with nerves of steel Slade slots the conversion .
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That kick was a bit tense with all the faff about the shot clock then the position. When the commentator said that Slade knew exactly where the mark was but was trying it on a bit I thought he might have put more pressure on himself but fair play, he nailed it.

Great win!

BB

I felt the commentators were pretty poor. Everything was about Toulon and how they didn't score in the second half. Nothing about the immense defensive effort by Chiefs to pretty much keep the out of the 22 so they couldn't score. Would it be the case if it'd had been Sarries instead of Chiefs?
And again, we experience the losing team picking up the player of the match!! 😂

In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.

The MOM is a regular issue if the games are in France although I am not sure who should have got it, It was very much a collective team effort and several Chiefs players night have deserved it. I thought Sam Warburton was pretty good in his summary after the match. He emphasised our excellent defence, the difficulties of playing away at Toulon, our excellent line-speed and sorting better our kicking and stopping giving away the penalties in the second 40. The commentators always seem to place one team on a pedestal and over-hype it. It often grates but I do not want us on a pedestal in their eyes after this brilliant win. That just leads to lots of negativity later on when we lose or make mistakes.

I actually have no problem whatsoever giving mom to a player from either side if he is the best player on the pitch. The ridiculous Rugby presenters on BT and now TNT who award mom always from the winning team is amateurish at best.

For yesterday to a man they all played extremely well given the gulf in experience and international caps plus Toulon’s home record and sitting second in their league - therefore a ‘team’ men of the match for me. A simply outstanding result.

As you say Andy15.1 ; an outstanding result. I wish I could have been there - it must have been a top experience.

On the way home now. A fantastic weekend only enhanced by the result. We know the French don't respect the kicker but the noise for that final kick was incredible. Fortunately Henry blocked it out and slotted it. The Toulon supporters we were drinking with after the game were very gracious and as surprised as us.

The MOM was awared 5 minutes before the end. TRP gave it to Vermeulen!

As I was having a go at the commentators above, my reference to MotM was how tough it is interviewing said player having just lost. If they have to, wouldn't it be better to make the award after the final whistle?

Congratulations to those that predicted a win and particularly to our newcomer this week, dwhite805 for his prediction of a 24-19 Chiefs win gaining him 3 points.