Exeter Chiefs vs Leicester Tigers
Jack Sanderson’s Prediction (Exeter Chiefs Reporter):
Exeter Chiefs will be hoping to start strong after a solid preseason, but Sanderson warns of a tough challenge ahead. “Exeter will be looking to get their season off to a good start… but will have a tough start against the Tigers,” Sanderson says, noting that Chiefs lost to Leicester in their final match of the 2023/24 season. “I think it will be a very tight and close-fought game, with the Chiefs edging it by 5-10 points.”
George Wellbelove’s Prediction (Leicester Tigers Reporter):
For George Wellbelove, the key factor will be Michael Cheika’s debut as Leicester’s head coach. “Michael Cheika’s first game in charge should be a belter,” he says, emphasizing the Australian’s desire to start strong. However, he warns of the tricky test that Exeter presents. “Expect a close game, but Tigers should come out victors in a contest of attrition and brute force.”