Exeter Chiefs

40 - 3

Full Time

Castres

Castres vs Exeter Chiefs

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

81'

Conversion

Joe Simmonds converts the try.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Exeter Chiefs is finished off by Christ Tshiunza

79'

Spellbinding play by Dafydd Jenkins is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joe Simmonds bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

79'

Exeter Chiefs go for goal with Joe Simmonds taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

78'

Try

Jack Nowell goes on their own for a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jack Nowell bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Harvey Skinner is finished off with a try.

76'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Levan Chilachava getting some game time.

74'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Adrea Cocagi being replaced.

74'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Greg Fisilau getting some game time.

74'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Dave Ewers being replaced.

74'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Joe Simmonds getting some game time.

74'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Henry Slade being replaced.

74'

The referee is running towards the posts and a penalty try is given to Exeter Chiefs.

72'

Yellow Card

Aurelien Azar (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

72'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Julien Blanc coming on.

66'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Mathieu Babillot coming off.

66'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Teariki Ben Nicholas coming on.

66'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Rory Kockott coming off.

66'

Dan Frost comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

59'

Jack Innard leaves the field.

59'

Solomone Kata comes on.

54'

Rory O'Loughlin comes off.

54'

Jack Dunne comes on.

54'

Jannes Kirsten comes off.

54'

Kevin Kornath comes on.

54'

Gauthier Maravat comes off.

54'

Ryno Pieterse comes on.

54'

Florent Vanverberghe comes off.

54'

Matt Tierney comes on.

54'

Antoine Tichit comes off.

54'

Brice Humbert comes on.

54'

Gaetan Barlot comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Henry Slade kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

The forward pack of Exeter Chiefs will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

52'

Josh Hodge makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Adrea Cocagi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Rory O'Loughlin makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Olly Woodburn makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Jack Maunder coming on.

43'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Sam Maunder coming off.

43'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Scott Sio coming on.

40'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with James Kenny coming off.

40'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Harry Williams coming on.

40'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Josh Iosefa-Scott coming off.

40'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Aurelien Azar coming on.

40'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Levan Chilachava coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Exeter Chiefs.

36'

Yellow Card

Mathieu Babillot (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

36'

Red Card

Feibyan Tukino (Castres Olympique) is shown the red card

35'

Yellow Card

Baptiste Delaporte (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

33'

Conversion

Henry Slade makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Exeter Chiefs ends with a try for Henry Slade.

25'

Jack Innard played a key part in that try.

25'

Trouble here as Jack Innard breaches the defence.

25'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Theo Chabouni getting some game time.

24'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Antoine Bouzerand being replaced.

24'

Ben Botica takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

22'

Penalty Goal

Ben Botica kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Exeter Chiefs v Castres 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 21st January 2023, 09:30am PST 
  
 Sandy Park

Points Flow Chart

Exeter Chiefs win +37

Time in lead

Mins in lead

70%

% Of Game In Lead

23%

89%

Possession Last 10 min

11%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Simmonds

40 - 3

81'

Tshiunza

38 - 3

79'

Nowell

33 - 3

77'

Penalty Try

28 - 3

72'

Azar

72'

21 - 3

Slade

21 - 3

53'

Simmonds

19 - 3

52'

Half Time

Penalty Try

14 - 3

36'

Babillot

36'

7 - 3

Tukino

35'

7 - 3

Delaporte

33'

7 - 3

Slade

7 - 3

27'

Slade

5 - 3

25'

Botica

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Castres

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Defence Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Castres

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

46%

43%

3-6 secs

30%

26%

6+ secs

15%

26%

Rucks Won

Exeter Chiefs vs Castres Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Exeter Chiefs face off against Castres in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Sat 21st January 2023 at Sandy Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST in the US.

Exeter Chiefs won the last encounter but Castres are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Exeter Chiefs vs Castres Squads

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