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Exeter RC Chiefs vs Stormers Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions Cup
by Devesh Jaganath | in Champions Cup Predictions
It’s been an exhilarating European Rugby Champions Cup, and the final eight sides have emerged as we head into the quarter-final stages this weekend. In the third of four quarter-finals, we will see the DHL Stormers of South Africa take on the Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Saturday, with both sides seeking a semi-final berth and players competing for a national team spot with the World Cup closing in. The visitors finished third in Pool B with a record of three wins in their four matches, enough to see them qualify for a round of 16 clash against the Harlequins, which they won 32-28 in a thrilling match at the Cape Town Stadium last week. In that match, the Stormers were coasting home with a 32-7 lead in the 75th minute; however, the Harlequins put on an incredible display in the closing stages of the match, scoring three tries in the last 8 minutes, but came up just short eventually losing 32-28. The Stormers will fancy their chances in this one, despite being away from home, but they will need to tighten up in defence to overcome this strong opponent.
The Exeter Chiefs finished their group stages in second place in Pool A with 16 points and a record of three wins and one loss in their four matches, which secured them a home round of 16 clashes against Montpellier. That match may have been the most exhilarating one of the tournament to date, finishing 26-26 after full-time. Montpellier was sent down to 14 men after Zach Mercer was shown a questionable red card early in the second half but fought valiantly to force extra time and thought they had it won when they scored a try in the 96th minute of play. Unfortunately for them, the Chiefs rallied one final time and got over the line in the dying moments of the match to level proceedings at 33-33, which was enough for them to qualify due to their higher ranking in the group stages. The Chiefs were quite far from their best in that match and will need to address their defensive frailties as they come up against a powerful front line in this one.
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Exeter RC Chiefs - Stormers Key Points
- The Stormers have won their last four consecutive matches in this tournament
- The Stormers have scored three or more tries in each of their last four matches
- Exeter Chiefs have failed to win two of their last three matches in this competition
- Exeter Chiefs conceded four tries to a 14-man Montpellier in their last match
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Our Exeter RC Chiefs vs Stormers Prediction
The Stormers had a disrupted arrival in Exeter this week due to some logistic issues, which delayed the side from Western Province landing until Wednesday afternoon. However, they’ve settled in and will have sufficient time to prepare themselves for the biggest match of the year to date. The front line of the Stormers has been brutal in this tournament, and they will be looking to put on another physical display in this one. Our Exeter v Stormers prediction is a win for the visitors.
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