Exeter beat Gloucester for fourth win
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Reigning Premiership champions Exeter ease to their fourth straight bonus-point league win of the season at home to Gloucester.
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Exeter shouldn’t be allowed to play for forcing the pace of negative Covid re testing, game should have been handed to Cherry & Whites.
That is a bit desperate lol
Are you a doctor????
Thought not.
What twaddle!
Thought not.
What twaddle!
Just like to thanks Humphries and Ackermann for ensuring Gloucester's all but certain relegation at the end of this season. Great job fellas.
Yawn. Absolute snooze fest. But then it always is when Chiefs play
Gloucester fans, what is the point having May, Zammit & Thorley when you have a pack like that? Surely the coach has got his priorities wrong?
Liked the look of Moyle at 15 for Glaws.
Got some gas and a good step.
Sam Simmonds still knocking loudly on Eddie's door.
If he doesn't answer soon will have to get Ewers to kick it open.
Got some gas and a good step.
Sam Simmonds still knocking loudly on Eddie's door.
If he doesn't answer soon will have to get Ewers to kick it open.
Well that was a hard watch, Chiefs were as bad as Glaws were unexpectedly good, we are always naff when the Glaws are in town plus Foley normally rips us a new'un. 2nd half was more like it and we huffed and we puffed a 5 pointer while Glaws faded. Big whoop for the new boy Jenner, looks a talent, smaller whoop for Chiefs maintaining the perfect start, no whoop for the state of that pitch.
Poultice, there is the small matter of a major winter storm flooding places and blowing a hooly... The pitch was always going to be a shocker.
Well that was a hard watch, Chiefs were as bad as Glaws were unexpectedly good, we are always naff when the Glaws are in town plus Foley normally rips us a new'un. 2nd half was more like it and we huffed and we puffed a 5 pointer while Glaws faded. Big whoop for the new boy Jenner, looks a talent, smaller whoop for Chiefs maintaining the perfect start, no whoop for the state of that pitch.
A win is a win, with another bonus point. My second team are always Glaws, and I am worried that they are sucked into a relegation battle already, with Saints and Worcester, all good teams but one will go. Hope it is not Glaws, but agree when I watch them they they can play wonderful stuff (with superb wings) but also butcher lots of chances with poor handling and dreadful discipline. Chiefs go!
You really don't know anything about rugby,do you.
Looooooooooserrrrr
That's not really a nice thing to say about Gloucester....but yes they are pretty boring!
Pretty close to be the most boring team ever
A win is a win, with another bonus point. My second team are always Glaws, and I am worried that they are sucked into a relegation battle already, with Saints and Worcester, all good teams but one will go. Hope it is not Glaws, but agree when I watch them they they can play wonderful stuff (with superb wings) but also butcher lots of chances with poor handling and dreadful discipline. Chiefs go!
Shame about that missed kick at the end but that was a very pleasing performance from Glos. Yes we should have taken one of those chances in the first half but the fact we didn't give up and rattled Exeter for a good half hour speaks volumes so fingers crossed we can keep it up
Not sure why people slate Exeter for being boring though when there's no rules about playing pretty rugby to win games
Not sure why people slate Exeter for being boring though when there's no rules about playing pretty rugby to win games
Yo ho ho, Exeter would beat England at their own game. Glaws won't be troubled by possibility of relegation, too good. I'm sure their 10, Evans, is related to the tonypandy Evanses, tidy player. Bottoms up if you're twickers for a good spanking in 21.
Not a chance, not least as the Exeter England internationals would play for England.
Why in heavens name would you watch the Exe game when the West Wales derby was o n? Oh that right you just want to troll about England. Sorry on you go.
That was a highly competent job by Exeter. Poor playing conditions and some inconsistent execution did not prevent a bonus point win. They never looked like losing. There is a lot to admire here (and I am a neutral): they will take some stopping.
Liked the look of Moyle at 15 for Glaws.
Got some gas and a good step.
Sam Simmonds still knocking loudly on Eddie's door.
If he doesn't answer soon will have to get Ewers to kick it open.
Got some gas and a good step.
Sam Simmonds still knocking loudly on Eddie's door.
If he doesn't answer soon will have to get Ewers to kick it open.
Would I pay good money as a neutral to watch the Chiefs , probably not. Would I be delighted with the Chiefs as a supporter , hell yes.
Not sure what part of Sam Simmond's game doesn't appeal to EJ. Great in the loose and devastating in the tight - especially from close range (same with LCD who also shares the push over tries)
What price top try scorer. Must be top in calendar year 2020
Lions will lose if they try to out-muscle Boks. Better to do what ABs do and outplay them in the loose (Warrenball NOT permitting)
What price top try scorer. Must be top in calendar year 2020
Lions will lose if they try to out-muscle Boks. Better to do what ABs do and outplay them in the loose (Warrenball NOT permitting)
History is full of great club players, of many sports, who don't make it in Internationals. Goode for e.g. , or Hick. Or Wiltshire in soccer.
Simmonds is simply not big enough to play 8 internationally. And certainly won't dislodge Underhill and Curry on the flanks. At Exeter he plays with 6 and 7 who are bigger than him, it works as a combination.
SS. TC, and SU wouldn't work as a combo.
Simmonds is simply not big enough to play 8 internationally. And certainly won't dislodge Underhill and Curry on the flanks. At Exeter he plays with 6 and 7 who are bigger than him, it works as a combination.
SS. TC, and SU wouldn't work as a combo.
I think the reason might be England are blessed with so many good back rowers, if simmonds gets picked who do you leave out.
I think that he could be included in the squad both as a back-up back rower and as an alternative centre. What England needs is an X-factor in the squad to complement their standardised high efficiency game plan. Could work, at least until they find some creative elusive world-class half backs.
Exeter are becoming like the All Blacks where officials are not consistent and allow them to infringe, which gives them enough of an advantage to win. Would like to see referees managing their scrums, rucks and offside line properly, which would have lost them their 100% record today.
Hilarious Ruskin should have been penalised every scrum for pulling down and Gloucester were offside numerous times.
Totally agree, backs offside a few tines. The front row just hold of at engagement so opponents fall in and give penalty. Then forwards from line out sometimes illegally obstruct the maul.
Not sure what part of Sam Simmond's game doesn't appeal to EJ. Great in the loose and devastating in the tight - especially from close range (same with LCD who also shares the push over tries)
What price top try scorer. Must be top in calendar year 2020
Lions will lose if they try to out-muscle Boks. Better to do what ABs do and outplay them in the loose (Warrenball NOT permitting)
What price top try scorer. Must be top in calendar year 2020
Lions will lose if they try to out-muscle Boks. Better to do what ABs do and outplay them in the loose (Warrenball NOT permitting)
History is full of great club players, of many sports, who don't make it in Internationals. Goode for e.g. , or Hick. Or Wiltshire in soccer.
Simmonds is simply not big enough to play 8 internationally. And certainly won't dislodge Underhill and Curry on the flanks. At Exeter he plays with 6 and 7 who are bigger than him, it works as a combination.
SS. TC, and SU wouldn't work as a combo.
Simmonds is simply not big enough to play 8 internationally. And certainly won't dislodge Underhill and Curry on the flanks. At Exeter he plays with 6 and 7 who are bigger than him, it works as a combination.
SS. TC, and SU wouldn't work as a combo.
Exeter should be banned from all competition following their Covid breaches. Rob Baxter should receive a substantial personal fine for bringing the game into disrepute for all his nasty comments about SPOTY.
Trouble is he's right about SPOTY, and Glasgow's own protocols not exactly up to scratch. Otherwise, cracking observation
Sorry, what did he say about SPOTY, I assume it was about team of the year??
Its a farce these days. Adam Peaty, arguably the world's best sportsman vs his competitors, and 4 WRs in 2 weeks not nominated
Caeleb Dressel, likewise 6 WRs in 2 weeks, not nominated for oversees, and a cage fighter won??
Its a farce these days. Adam Peaty, arguably the world's best sportsman vs his competitors, and 4 WRs in 2 weeks not nominated
Caeleb Dressel, likewise 6 WRs in 2 weeks, not nominated for oversees, and a cage fighter won??
Gloucester blamed there woos on Cips, they drop him and now they are worse.
There is little doubt that Baxter is a top coach, maybe even the best coach in the country. Comes across as a horrible person though.
I'm guessing you've never met the guy then?
Driven, yes.
Horrible person, not that I've ever experienced over 22 years!
Driven, yes.
Horrible person, not that I've ever experienced over 22 years!
Baxter is one of the fairest, straightest, honest and well respected coaches there is; a really nice pleasant, family man. You must either have mistaken him for someone else, or perhaps you simply can’t think that someone so successful and respected as he, could possibly be a really nice guy as well?
A typical brainless comment. You clearly haven`t met him, so why say this...pathetic.
Well I'm a Glaws fan and he seems like a top bloke to me and never blames the ref for (rare) losses unlike many of his peers. You don't provide any evidence to back up your claim so maybe you've seen something I've missed?
There is little doubt that Baxter is a top coach, maybe even the best coach in the country. Comes across as a horrible person though.
Exeter are becoming like every other team that dominates their sport, they attract groundless negative comments born out of petty jealousy.
I don't completely agree with that comment. Great team, most improved team results show that. Some people are just negative, but some would prefer more of a competition in prem instead knowing Exeter is gonna win every game in prem this season. Similar when sarries were in prem. Like to see another few teams cause upsets to chiefs. Bristol, Wasps, Bath. To predictable this season. Chiefs.
There is little doubt that Baxter is a top coach, maybe even the best coach in the country. Comes across as a horrible person though.
Baxter is one of the fairest, straightest, honest and well respected coaches there is; a really nice pleasant, family man. You must either have mistaken him for someone else, or perhaps you simply can’t think that someone so successful and respected as he, could possibly be a really nice guy as well?
Exeter are becoming like the All Blacks where officials are not consistent and allow them to infringe, which gives them enough of an advantage to win. Would like to see referees managing their scrums, rucks and offside line properly, which would have lost them their 100% record today.
Gloucester just didn’t turn possession and territory into points.. I’m sure Exeter will be happy with the win whether it was boring for the non-Exeter fans or not.
Not a great performance but still manage a bonus point win.
Not a great performance but still manage a bonus point win.
Agreed. Important to recognise the awful weather conditions of the past 48 hours we've had here (live 5 miles from the Park) - much rain on already sodden turf and a growing blustery wind as the game progressed. Credit to both sides for one of the types of rugby game we've all experienced. Not a day for chucking the ball around however talented you are!
I'm guessing you've never met the guy then?
Driven, yes.
Horrible person, not that I've ever experienced over 22 years!
Driven, yes.
Horrible person, not that I've ever experienced over 22 years!
Spot on there, 100% correct. He has ZERO interest in actual rugby, just wants to continually and very boringly troll all things England.
Well that was a hard watch, Chiefs were as bad as Glaws were unexpectedly good, we are always naff when the Glaws are in town plus Foley normally rips us a new'un. 2nd half was more like it and we huffed and we puffed a 5 pointer while Glaws faded. Big whoop for the new boy Jenner, looks a talent, smaller whoop for Chiefs maintaining the perfect start, no whoop for the state of that pitch.
Exeter are becoming like the All Blacks where officials are not consistent and allow them to infringe, which gives them enough of an advantage to win. Would like to see referees managing their scrums, rucks and offside line properly, which would have lost them their 100% record today.
History is full of great club players, of many sports, who don't make it in Internationals. Goode for e.g. , or Hick. Or Wiltshire in soccer.
Simmonds is simply not big enough to play 8 internationally. And certainly won't dislodge Underhill and Curry on the flanks. At Exeter he plays with 6 and 7 who are bigger than him, it works as a combination.
SS. TC, and SU wouldn't work as a combo.
Simmonds is simply not big enough to play 8 internationally. And certainly won't dislodge Underhill and Curry on the flanks. At Exeter he plays with 6 and 7 who are bigger than him, it works as a combination.
SS. TC, and SU wouldn't work as a combo.
Could someone please explain why Exeter have not been banned from playing yet Glasgow have had to endure some 28 point losses yet it was Exeter who breached covid????
Exeter didn’t breach COVID. The squads been tested and are negative so following the rules they can play. I guess Glasgow still have some players positive. No one knows where the Exeter players got COVID, it could have been from an asymptomatic Glasgow player.
Not sure what part of Sam Simmond's game doesn't appeal to EJ. Great in the loose and devastating in the tight - especially from close range (same with LCD who also shares the push over tries)
What price top try scorer. Must be top in calendar year 2020
Lions will lose if they try to out-muscle Boks. Better to do what ABs do and outplay them in the loose (Warrenball NOT permitting)
What price top try scorer. Must be top in calendar year 2020
Lions will lose if they try to out-muscle Boks. Better to do what ABs do and outplay them in the loose (Warrenball NOT permitting)
Why in heavens name would you watch the Exe game when the West Wales derby was o n? Oh that right you just want to troll about England. Sorry on you go.
Who would you play 6 and 7? SS works at Exeter as their 6 and 7 are bigger than him. BV at 8 allows us to plat SU and TC, currently works beaters, SS at 8 would require diffetent 6 and 7.
The current combo is the best
The current combo is the best
Exactly. The best in the world had to become better than the previous best in the world. No risk taking no improvement!!
Teams that stand still believing they have it all sorted out risk being overtaken. Give SS a chance. If it doesn’t work, there’s always the option to return to just ‘best in the world’.
Teams that stand still believing they have it all sorted out risk being overtaken. Give SS a chance. If it doesn’t work, there’s always the option to return to just ‘best in the world’.
Why in heavens name would you watch the Exe game when the West Wales derby was o n? Oh that right you just want to troll about England. Sorry on you go.
I see as Exeter won the usual and in fairness with some merit the calls for S Simmonds to get picked for England.
However, you have to ask is he good as or better than present Eng back row players? As good as maybe but better? So who then would miss out?
Also, bear in mind Eng won 6N and Autumn Nations cup without him.
They may have done so with him but then again maybe not.
However, you have to ask is he good as or better than present Eng back row players? As good as maybe but better? So who then would miss out?
Also, bear in mind Eng won 6N and Autumn Nations cup without him.
They may have done so with him but then again maybe not.
Not sure what part of Sam Simmond's game doesn't appeal to EJ. Great in the loose and devastating in the tight - especially from close range (same with LCD who also shares the push over tries)
What price top try scorer. Must be top in calendar year 2020
Lions will lose if they try to out-muscle Boks. Better to do what ABs do and outplay them in the loose (Warrenball NOT permitting)
What price top try scorer. Must be top in calendar year 2020
Lions will lose if they try to out-muscle Boks. Better to do what ABs do and outplay them in the loose (Warrenball NOT permitting)
Simmonds will never be an England regular. From what I read in the press the current England back row is the best in the world by a country mile and all three would feature in everyone’s World XV.
There is little doubt that Baxter is a top coach, maybe even the best coach in the country. Comes across as a horrible person though.
I see as Exeter won the usual and in fairness with some merit the calls for S Simmonds to get picked for England.
However, you have to ask is he good as or better than present Eng back row players? As good as maybe but better? So who then would miss out?
Also, bear in mind Eng won 6N and Autumn Nations cup without him.
They may have done so with him but then again maybe not.
However, you have to ask is he good as or better than present Eng back row players? As good as maybe but better? So who then would miss out?
Also, bear in mind Eng won 6N and Autumn Nations cup without him.
They may have done so with him but then again maybe not.
He has played for Eng and didn't set world alight as far as I recall. However, I agree new blood is needed to progress through to 2023 RWC. Especially in 9/10 positions although I'd happily see likes of Dombrandt be given a shot also along with Simmonds to see if he can make it internationally.
To make it better.
Baxter has made Exeter the number one team in Europe and the UK in a short period of time and would make a great England coach. EJ has good qualities, but is stubborn and won`t pick players on form. Sam Simmonds would be a great player on the bench, being able to cover 3 positions. Back row, the one area England have a lot of talent!
Why in heavens name would you watch the Exe game when the West Wales derby was o n? Oh that right you just want to troll about England. Sorry on you go.
Morning Blue, I agree.
Yes thanks, did you??
My lad had his first game last week, and allegedly a league starting 9th Jan.
No scrums or mauls. So 15 a side 7s, which rather suits him. As he can now run 100m in sub 11.
But it is Rugby for the colts. Well sort of.
Yes thanks, did you??
My lad had his first game last week, and allegedly a league starting 9th Jan.
No scrums or mauls. So 15 a side 7s, which rather suits him. As he can now run 100m in sub 11.
But it is Rugby for the colts. Well sort of.
Sam Simmonds would create a totally different back row for ENG, one that suddenly had an enormous amount of pace and energy rather than bulk, he also puts in a lot tackles. Would add a different dimension.
Billy V is heavier, slower and has more experience. Personally would rest him for 6N and experiment with other options including younger 9 & 10s
Billy V is heavier, slower and has more experience. Personally would rest him for 6N and experiment with other options including younger 9 & 10s
Afternoon try, all good here xmas not quite what we hoped for but the rules are there for a reason, so just xmas day with the boys family! Hopefully your boy can get playing (pretty nippy then) atm infection rates are ok where you are I think hopefully they dont rise and scupper the plans as this variation of the virus is more prone to affect the younger generation ! Stay safe fella
There is little doubt that Baxter is a top coach, maybe even the best coach in the country. Comes across as a horrible person though.
Liked the look of Moyle at 15 for Glaws.
Got some gas and a good step.
Sam Simmonds still knocking loudly on Eddie's door.
If he doesn't answer soon will have to get Ewers to kick it open.
Got some gas and a good step.
Sam Simmonds still knocking loudly on Eddie's door.
If he doesn't answer soon will have to get Ewers to kick it open.
With all the Sarries contingent not having any competitive rugby before the Scotland game, will Eddie still pick them?
What the blazes are Exeter doing ? First they infect Glasgow, who gave to cancel 2 games as a result, then they start playing again, no doubt spreading their virus further. Cheers Exeter, thanks for that
They haven't breached any protocols. Glasgow just unfortunate. Though 28-0 is a good result for them.
Following correct protocols? No evidence Chiefs gave it Glasgow, positive test came after the game so could’ve been a Glasgow player spreading it for all we know.
With all the Sarries contingent not having any competitive rugby before the Scotland game, will Eddie still pick them?
Alas, I think you are right.
Is that fair on Launchbury, LCD, Genge/Marler, Simmonds/Dombrant and Ford/Smith/Simmonds?
Many people think that some of those deserve a start anyway.
What sort of message does that send players who are playing on a regular basis? That you can be undercooked for an international but because you are a Saracen then it's OK.
Might well cause dissent in the squad.
Is that fair on Launchbury, LCD, Genge/Marler, Simmonds/Dombrant and Ford/Smith/Simmonds?
Many people think that some of those deserve a start anyway.
What sort of message does that send players who are playing on a regular basis? That you can be undercooked for an international but because you are a Saracen then it's OK.
Might well cause dissent in the squad.
Interesting how people are starting to turn on Exeter. Baxter thereby avoiding the worst job in rugby and many of his players avoiding England selection. Got to give it to him he is a master strategist. The last thing Exeter need is a fixture with Twickers United and then prove their superiority.
Alas, I think you are right.
Is that fair on Launchbury, LCD, Genge/Marler, Simmonds/Dombrant and Ford/Smith/Simmonds?
Many people think that some of those deserve a start anyway.
What sort of message does that send players who are playing on a regular basis? That you can be undercooked for an international but because you are a Saracen then it's OK.
Might well cause dissent in the squad.
Is that fair on Launchbury, LCD, Genge/Marler, Simmonds/Dombrant and Ford/Smith/Simmonds?
Many people think that some of those deserve a start anyway.
What sort of message does that send players who are playing on a regular basis? That you can be undercooked for an international but because you are a Saracen then it's OK.
Might well cause dissent in the squad.
We seem to agree on so many things these days Cornish. Luckily the Saracen's brand holds no weight with the greatest lions coach of all time. Those that deserve it will pull on that very famous red shirt in SA (not to be confused with the other famous red shirt).
Alas, I think you are right.
Is that fair on Launchbury, LCD, Genge/Marler, Simmonds/Dombrant and Ford/Smith/Simmonds?
Many people think that some of those deserve a start anyway.
What sort of message does that send players who are playing on a regular basis? That you can be undercooked for an international but because you are a Saracen then it's OK.
Might well cause dissent in the squad.
Is that fair on Launchbury, LCD, Genge/Marler, Simmonds/Dombrant and Ford/Smith/Simmonds?
Many people think that some of those deserve a start anyway.
What sort of message does that send players who are playing on a regular basis? That you can be undercooked for an international but because you are a Saracen then it's OK.
Might well cause dissent in the squad.
We seem to agree on so many things these days Cornish. Luckily the Saracen's brand holds no weight with the greatest lions coach of all time. Those that deserve it will pull on that very famous red shirt in SA (not to be confused with the other famous red shirt).
The captain should also be a forward, in my opinion. Most of the successful captains have been forwards: Johnson, Eales, McCaw, Reed, M Davies, McBride, Kolisi, Pienaar, Dalton, Warburton etc. Tipuric would be a good choice: one of the best back rowers around, great hands, intelligent, good at breakdown and experienced.
The captain should also be a forward, in my opinion. Most of the successful captains have been forwards: Johnson, Eales, McCaw, Reed, M Davies, McBride, Kolisi, Pienaar, Dalton, Warburton etc. Tipuric would be a good choice: one of the best back rowers around, great hands, intelligent, good at breakdown and experienced.
As a back I disagree, SH is a great position, but really open in terms of selection.
Tipuric will be lucky to be on your with underhill, Curry, Willis, Watson etc.
Tipuric will be lucky to be on your with underhill, Curry, Willis, Watson etc.
Hope everyone had a peaceful & healthy Xmas. Although this is not an HYS on Lions selections or captaincy, IMHO Gatland will unfortunately be pressured by the British media clamour for Farrell/Itoje captain, if he is sensible he will remember the world cup SA semi & final games to reflect upon captaincy material, he also should remember how Tipuric dealt with SA BR & how SA dealt with the Eng BR
He has played for Eng and didn't set world alight as far as I recall. However, I agree new blood is needed to progress through to 2023 RWC. Especially in 9/10 positions although I'd happily see likes of Dombrandt be given a shot also along with Simmonds to see if he can make it internationally.
Thought he scored a try for england?
The captain should also be a forward, in my opinion. Most of the successful captains have been forwards: Johnson, Eales, McCaw, Reed, M Davies, McBride, Kolisi, Pienaar, Dalton, Warburton etc. Tipuric would be a good choice: one of the best back rowers around, great hands, intelligent, good at breakdown and experienced.
SH is the most important position on the field, to add the burden of captaincy to it is unwise. I can't think of many successful SH captains..Nick Farr Jones was one, but not many. I agree Tipuric faces st iff competition for a back row starting place, but he's a proven international captain with experience.
There is no way the Sarries players will be match fit
SH is the most important position on the field, to add the burden of captaincy to it is unwise. I can't think of many successful SH captains..Nick Farr Jones was one, but not many. I agree Tipuric faces st iff competition for a back row starting place, but he's a proven international captain with experience.
Agree Tipuric is a fantastic player and would certainly be in my Lions squad but not convinced about your comment about him being a proven international captain.
There is no way the Sarries players will be match fit
SH is the most important position on the field, to add the burden of captaincy to it is unwise. I can't think of many successful SH captains..Nick Farr Jones was one, but not many. I agree Tipuric faces st iff competition for a back row starting place, but he's a proven international captain with experience.