Delight for Jimmy Gopperth
Delight for Jimmy Gopperth

Team news and stats ahead of latest Aviva Premiership games


We have team news, head-to-head statistics and more for the rest of this weekend's Aviva Premiership matches.

Sunday, February 18

Wasps (3) v Exeter (1)

Jimmy Gopperth returns to Wasps' starting line-up for the first time since he suffered an injury in mid-December. Gopperth partners Juan De Jongh in midfield, while there is also a start for wing Marcus Watson. One change in the pack sees tighthead prop Marty Moore replacing Jake Cooper-Woolley.

England prop Alec Hepburn and Wales front-row forward Tomas Francis both return from Six Nations duty to start for Exeter, while flanker Julian Salvi makes a first Premiership start since November. Will Chudley features at scrum-half and Ollie Devoto partners Sam Hill in midfield.

Sky Bet handicap betting: 10/11 Wasps -5, 10/11 Exeter +5, 20/1 handicap draw

Last season: Exeter 35 Wasps 35, Wasps 25 Exeter 20

Last six league matches: Wasps W W W W L W Exeter W W W W L L

Top try scorers: Josh Bassett, Dan Robson & Christian Wade (Wasps) 7; Sam Simmonds & Ollie Woodburn (Exeter) 7

Top points scorers: Jimmy Gopperth (Wasps) 98; Gareth Steenson (Exeter) 169

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