Exeter Chiefs

22 - 21

Full Time

Bristol

Bristol vs Exeter Chiefs

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Penalty Goal

Joe Simmonds kicks the penalty.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Stu Townsend bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

77'

Charlie Rice comes on.

75'

Joe Batley comes off.

75'

Conversion

Joe Simmonds has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Josh Iosefa-Scott leads to a try for Exeter Chiefs

70'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Sean O'Brien coming on.

68'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Ian Whitten coming off.

68'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Sam Bedlow coming on.

67'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Callum Sheedy coming off.

67'

Bristol Bears sub Daniel Thomas comes onto the field.

63'

Steven Luatua departs for Bristol Bears.

63'

Bristol Bears sub Ioan Lloyd comes onto the field.

61'

Ratu Naulago departs for Bristol Bears.

61'

Andy Uren comes on for Bristol Bears.

58'

Harry Randall leaves the field.

58'

Jake Woolmore comes on for Bristol Bears.

56'

Yann Thomas leaves the field.

56'

Christ Tshiunza comes on.

54'

Tom Wyatt comes off.

54'

Aidon Davis comes on.

54'

Dave Ewers comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Callum Sheedy kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Yann Thomas from scoring as they record the try for Bristol Bears.

53'

Stu Townsend comes on.

52'

Will Becconsall comes off.

52'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Josh Iosefa-Scott getting some game time.

47'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Marcus Street being replaced.

47'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Jack Yeandle getting some game time.

47'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Dan Frost being replaced.

47'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Alec Hepburn getting some game time.

47'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Nika Abuladze being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy adds the two points for Bristol Bears.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Bristol Bears leads to a try for Joe Jenkins.

45'

Spellbinding play by James Williams is finished off with a try.

44'

James Williams makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

James Williams makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Fabulous play by Exeter Chiefs has led to Olly Woodburn being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Joe Simmonds will have to re-adjust the radar.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Exeter Chiefs as Dave Ewers goes over.

37'

Fabulous play by Exeter Chiefs has led to Ian Whitten being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Trouble here as Will Becconsall breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Joe Simmonds makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Ian Whitten scores from close range.

25'

Will Becconsall played a key part in that try.

25'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Bristol Bears are stopped just a few metres from the try line but George Kloska picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

19'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with George Kloska coming on.

18'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Max Lahiff coming off.

18'

Red Card

Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs) is shown the red card

17'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Max Lahiff coming on.

17'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with George Kloska coming off.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Charles Piutau took full advantage.

A gap opened in the defence and Gabriel Ibitoye took full advantage.

George Kloska comes on for Bristol Bears.

Max Lahiff leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Tom Wyatt goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Exeter Chiefs v Bristol 
  
 Round 23 
  
 Sat 22nd April 2023, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Sandy Park

Points Flow Chart

Exeter Chiefs win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

13%

% Of Game In Lead

50%

88%

Possession Last 10 min

12%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Simmonds

22 - 21

79'

Simmonds

19 - 21

71'

Iosefa-Scott

17 - 21

70'

Sheedy

53'

12 - 21

Thomas

53'

12 - 19

Sheedy

45'

12 - 14

Jenkins

45'

12 - 12

Half Time

Ewers

12 - 7

37'

Simmonds

7 - 7

26'

Whitten

5 - 7

25'

Sheedy

20'

0 - 7

Kloska

19'

0 - 5

Jenkins

0 - 0

17'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Bristol

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Defence Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Bristol

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

49%

3-6 secs

24%

25%

6+ secs

18%

21%

Rucks Won

Exeter Chiefs vs Bristol Bears Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Exeter Chiefs face off against Bristol Bears in Gallagher Premiership Round 23 on Sat 22nd April 2023 at Sandy Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

Bristol Bears won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Bristol Bears in 7th and Exeter Chiefs in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Exeter Chiefs vs Bristol Bears Squads

The official squads for Exeter Chiefs vs Bristol Bears will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.