PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
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February 16 2024
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PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
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Date: 16/02/2024 08:54
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Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Lowerwatha (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 12:02
Exeter Chiefs:
15 Josh Hodge
14 Ben Hammersley
13 Zack Wimbush
12 Ollie Devoto
11 Arthur Relton
10 Harvey Skinner
9 Tom Cairns
1 Scott Sio
2 Max Norey
3 Ehren Painter
4 Rusi Tuima
5 Lewis Pearson
6 Jacques Vermeulen
7 Richard Capstick
8 Greg Fisilau
Replacements:
16 Jack Yeandle
17 Danny Southworth
18 Josh Iosefa-Scott
19 Jack Dunne
20 Ross Vintcent
21 Will Becconsall
22 Iwan Jenkins
23 Will Rigg
15 Josh Hodge
14 Ben Hammersley
13 Zack Wimbush
12 Ollie Devoto
11 Arthur Relton
10 Harvey Skinner
9 Tom Cairns
1 Scott Sio
2 Max Norey
3 Ehren Painter
4 Rusi Tuima
5 Lewis Pearson
6 Jacques Vermeulen
7 Richard Capstick
8 Greg Fisilau
Replacements:
16 Jack Yeandle
17 Danny Southworth
18 Josh Iosefa-Scott
19 Jack Dunne
20 Ross Vintcent
21 Will Becconsall
22 Iwan Jenkins
23 Will Rigg
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Lowerwatha (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 12:03
Gloucester Rugby
15. Lloyd Evans
14. Alex Hearle
13. Max Llewellyn
12. Seb Atkinson*
11. Ollie Thorley*
10. George Barton*
9. Caolan Englefield
1. Jamal Ford-Robinson
2. George McGuigan
3. Kirill Gotovtsev
4. Freddie Clarke*
5. Cam Jordan*
6. Ruan Ackermann
7. Lewis Ludlow* (C)
8. Zach Mercer
Replacements
16. Seb Blake*
17. Harry Elrington
18. Ciaran Knight*
19. Arthur Clark*
20. Jack Clement*
21. Charlie Chapman*
22. Louis Hillman-Cooper*
23. Josh Hathaway*
15. Lloyd Evans
14. Alex Hearle
13. Max Llewellyn
12. Seb Atkinson*
11. Ollie Thorley*
10. George Barton*
9. Caolan Englefield
1. Jamal Ford-Robinson
2. George McGuigan
3. Kirill Gotovtsev
4. Freddie Clarke*
5. Cam Jordan*
6. Ruan Ackermann
7. Lewis Ludlow* (C)
8. Zach Mercer
Replacements
16. Seb Blake*
17. Harry Elrington
18. Ciaran Knight*
19. Arthur Clark*
20. Jack Clement*
21. Charlie Chapman*
22. Louis Hillman-Cooper*
23. Josh Hathaway*
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Lowerwatha (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 12:08
Weather Forecast as at midday Friday
Light rain showers and a moderate temperature breeze from the south
Temperature 14 degrees
Chance of Precipitation
Light rain showers and a moderate temperature breeze from the south
Temperature 14 degrees
Chance of Precipitation
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Chief Fire Water (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 12:08
Gloucester 24 Chiefs 31
We have a strong team out, I especially like the look of our bench.
We have a strong team out, I especially like the look of our bench.
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Lowerwatha (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 12:08
TV Coverage
Channel 408 TNT Sports 1 SD from 1500-1715
Channel 430 TNT Sports 1 HD from 1500-1715
Channel 408 TNT Sports 1 SD from 1500-1715
Channel 430 TNT Sports 1 HD from 1500-1715
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Not Manichean (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 12:14
That's a big vote of confidence in Max Norey. It's an exciting looking side. If the rain holds of it should be a very entertaining match.
Glaws 19 Chiefs 36
Glaws 19 Chiefs 36
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Lowerwatha (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 12:16
Match Officials
Referee: Christophe Ridley
ARs: Dan Jones & Veryan Boscawen
TMO: Ian Tempest
Referee: Christophe Ridley
ARs: Dan Jones & Veryan Boscawen
TMO: Ian Tempest
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: plymptonchief (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 12:27
Glaws taking it seriously. Decent back row for them!
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Ljs399 (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 12:35
Apart from 6N internationals we have an almost full strength team, looking forward to my first game at Gloucester tomorrow. It’s tempting to say it should be an easy win for us, but Glos ran us very close a few months back at SP with Henry kicking the winning points with the final kick of the game. I recognise a few names in the Glos lineup, so I expect a tight game with us hopefully running out the winners.
Glos 27 Chiefs 33
Glos 27 Chiefs 33
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: ExTeddChief (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 13:08
That is a tought looking Glaws team, going to lean towards optimism though.
Glaws 25 Chiefs 28
Glaws 25 Chiefs 28
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: dwhite805 (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 13:15
Thats an exciting team with a very attack minded set of 3/4s. Thought we may blood an alternative 10. I predict a high scoring game. GLAWS 27 Ex 31. Squeaky bum time.
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: SixNineOne (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 13:26
Sorry to be the first naysayer, but Kingsholm is a tricky place to win and Glaws have been doing really well in cup competitions despite their Premiership woes. So I’m going with Chiefs 29, Glaws 31…
I hope I’m wrong!
I hope I’m wrong!
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Lowerwatha (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 13:30
Glaws 22 Chiefs 31
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Mike the shirt (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 13:39
Gloucester 25 - 33 Exeter
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Chief Bert (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 13:44
Gloss 18 - 26 Chiefs
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Rowancroft73 (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 15:30
We have an enviable record in semi’s over the years.
However……. Glos 28 Chiefs 22
However……. Glos 28 Chiefs 22
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Boldeagle (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 16:04
Glos 25 - 31 Chiefs
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Hankey (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 16:38
Gloucester 18 Chiefs 32
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Lapo (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 16:42
Think this will be very close and with home advantage Glos may just pinch it, so Glos 30 Chiefs 28
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Ex58 (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 17:47
Gloucester 16 Chiefs 23
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: ExeterFan (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 17:49
Think this'll be a close game.
Glos 19 Chiefs 23
Glos 19 Chiefs 23
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Andy15.1 (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 18:01
Probably the strongest side Glaws have put out all season plus the dreadful plastic pitch must make them favourites. I assume Hawkins still suspended.
Let’s hope for no serious injuries on the plastic surface.
Glaws 31 Exe 34
Let’s hope for no serious injuries on the plastic surface.
Glaws 31 Exe 34
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: ouch!_that_hurts (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 18:11
If Joe's done his tackle school he could play tomorrow, otherwise, not until Monday at the earliest.
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: cornwallchief (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 18:20
Away from home, Plastic pitch, weather, and the ref make this a big challenge as well as Gloucester back row. Doi not think either pack will be totally dominant. Close game which I hope we nick but not at all confident. Chiefs 30 Gloucester 28
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: fisher (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 18:51
Glaws 24-32 Exe but I could be wrong!
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Chief-cum-Lately (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 20:12
Glows 24 Exe 29
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: DumnoniiNomad (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 20:21
Lots of uncertainty in recent predictions, and I'm no different. This could go either way, and be close or not. Providing Christophe keeps Tempo in his box, it could be an entertaining Chiefs win!
Glaws 21: Chiefs 29
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2024:02:16:20:22:00 by DumnoniiNomad.
Glaws 21: Chiefs 29
In Rob we trust.
By the way - cream on first. There's nothing to debate.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2024:02:16:20:22:00 by DumnoniiNomad.
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Scottish Chief (IP Logged)
Date: 16/02/2024 23:43
Two good sides, a close result too but l have a feeling home advantage and that plastic pitch will be against us, hopefully it’s wrong!
Glos 27 - 24 Chiefs
Glos 27 - 24 Chiefs
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: thestokecanon (IP Logged)
Date: 17/02/2024 08:33
Glos 24 - Chiefs 28
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: CullyChief (IP Logged)
Date: 17/02/2024 08:47
Gloucester know this is their real chance for a trophy, they’re at home and they have that plastic pitch. I think they’ll win, hope I’m wrong.
Glos 34 Chiefs 25
Glos 34 Chiefs 25
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Currychef (IP Logged)
Date: 17/02/2024 09:21
Glos 30 Chiefs 25 for all the plasticky reasons. I think our discipline is still inconsistent and odds are that we will give a lot of penalties away. Hope I’m wrong!
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: ouch!_that_hurts (IP Logged)
Date: 17/02/2024 11:53
Don't know much about the Gloucester backline but ours looks like we'll be going the direct route.
This is anybody's guess. Head says Gloucester, heart says Chiefs
Gloucester 19 Chiefs 24
This is anybody's guess. Head says Gloucester, heart says Chiefs
Gloucester 19 Chiefs 24
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Big Chief Little Chief (IP Logged)
Date: 17/02/2024 14:12
Tough one to predict. Gloucester are not as bad as their league position indicates, they had a lot of crucial players out injured at the start of the season. We started the season so well but have dropped off in recent weeks, tiredness may well have been factor. After a few weeks rest we may fire again! Who knows! Think maybe home advantage, and that pitch, will see Gloucester take a narrow win. Glous 32 Chiefs 27.
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Osmium (IP Logged)
Date: 17/02/2024 14:32
Most of my predictions this season have been completely wrong, so I hope this one will help us to a win:
Glaws 34 - 26 Exe
So hope I'm wrong
Glaws 34 - 26 Exe
So hope I'm wrong
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Bodges with Badgers (IP Logged)
Date: 17/02/2024 15:02
It's going to be a barnstorming rout.
Gloucester 8 Chiefs 40.
Gloucester 8 Chiefs 40.
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Brown Bottle (IP Logged)
Date: 17/02/2024 15:18
Quote:Bodges with Badgers
It's going to be a barnstorming rout.
Gloucester 8 Chiefs 40.
Wrong way round, so far. 😁
BB
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Debenair (IP Logged)
Date: 17/02/2024 15:46
We have been really poor so far with powderpuff tackling, slow ruck ball and poor scrum. Huge improvement needed for the second half.
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: plymptonchief (IP Logged)
Date: 17/02/2024 15:49
Compare and contrast Chiefs' no try with Glaws first?
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Zyder head (IP Logged)
Date: 17/02/2024 15:52
The one thing I don't understand is Sios try is disallowed for no downward pressure not no separation but Ludlows try was exactly the same,no downward pressure but no separation so was allowed?
Work that out?? 🤔
Work that out?? 🤔
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: ouch!_that_hurts (IP Logged)
Date: 17/02/2024 15:53
We've been awful. Ridley and Tempest have been worse. At least if Ridley comes out for the 2nd half wearing C&W everyone will know who's side he's on!
There are good reasons for two of their tries to have been disallowed
There are good reasons for two of their tries to have been disallowed
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Zyder head (IP Logged)
Date: 17/02/2024 16:02
Quote:ouch!_that_hurts
We've been awful. Ridley and Tempest have been worse. At least if Ridley comes out for the 2nd half wearing C&W everyone will know who's side he's on.
There are good reasons for two of their tries to have been disallowed
Well he was a student at the University of Gloucestershire so maybe he already has a shirt? 🤔😆
I don't think he is biased,just poor and inconsistent.
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: keithbar54 (IP Logged)
Date: 17/02/2024 17:14
poor refereeing yes but we cant keep blaming others ,today to many mistakes,Hodge touching a ball thats going to the line,Hammersley kicking when he has 2 players free on a run in, Becconsall dropping a easy catch when we have the best momentum in the match, the old timer Yendle like a bull in a china shop at the end when that line out was so important. dear dear lets move on.
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: Isca Chief (IP Logged)
Date: 17/02/2024 17:31
Well.. That was underwhelming to say the least!
No point blaming Ridley, we where totally inept.
Why we kept bashing down the barn door (that was well and truly bolted) in the first half was beyond me. We seem to have lost any ability to get the ball wide now and to recognise the fact that this is KO rugby and so points on the board are paramount.
Im not normally disappointed too much with results this year but i must admit i am with this one.
No point blaming Ridley, we where totally inept.
Why we kept bashing down the barn door (that was well and truly bolted) in the first half was beyond me. We seem to have lost any ability to get the ball wide now and to recognise the fact that this is KO rugby and so points on the board are paramount.
Im not normally disappointed too much with results this year but i must admit i am with this one.
Re: PRC Semi-Final: Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
Posted by: ouch!_that_hurts (IP Logged)
Date: 19/02/2024 17:22
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