Harlequins

40 - 5

Full Time

Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs vs Harlequins

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

80'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Scott Steele getting some game time.

72'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Danny Care being replaced.

72'

Harlequins make a substitution with Fin Baxter coming on.

68'

Harlequins make a substitution with Joe Marler coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Harlequins supporters go wild as Marcus Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Harlequins are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Stephan Lewies touching down.

64'

Harlequins sub Will Evans comes onto the field.

63'

James Chisholm departs for Harlequins.

63'

Harlequins sub Irne Herbst comes onto the field.

63'

Dino Lamb departs for Harlequins.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Joe Marchant goes through the gap.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Nick David goes through the gap.

62'

Exeter Chiefs sub Jack Maunder comes onto the field.

61'

Sam Maunder departs for Exeter Chiefs.

61'

Simon Kerrod comes on for Harlequins.

58'

Wilco Louw leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Marcus Smith kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Joe Marchant to score the try.

56'

Danny Care played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Nick David as they get over the gainline!

56'

Luke Northmore comes on for Harlequins.

56'

Josh Bassett leaves the field.

56'

Luke Wallace comes on for Harlequins.

55'

Jack Kenningham leaves the field.

55'

Harlequins have a drop goal attempt through the boot of Marcus Smith, but they pull it to the left.

53'

Dave Ewers comes on.

52'

Christ Tshiunza comes off.

52'

Danny Southworth comes on.

52'

Scott Sio comes off.

52'

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

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Jack Innard being replaced.

49'

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

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Jonny Gray being replaced.

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Tom Hendrickson getting some game time.

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ian Whitten being replaced.

49'

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

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Solomone Kata being replaced.

49'

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

48'

Harvey Skinner has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

46'

Try

The Exeter Chiefs maul march their way over the white wash for Jack Innard to touch down.

45'

Nick David 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.

40'

Conversion

Marcus Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Harlequins ends with a try for Joe Marchant.

31'

Spellbinding play by Marcus Smith is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Nick David breaches the defence.

31'

Harlequins go for goal with Marcus Smith taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Harlequins ends with a try for Sam Riley.

28'

Trouble here as Sam Riley breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by Danny Care is finished off with a try.

28'

Sam Riley comes on.

26'

George Head comes off.

26'

Conversion

Marcus Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Harlequins is finished off by Josh Bassett

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Bassett bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Andre Esterhuizen.

22'

Yellow Card

Harvey Skinner (Exeter Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

19'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Marcus Street coming on.

17'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Harry Williams coming off.

17'

Conversion

Marcus Smith converts the try.

11'

Try

A series of passes by Harlequins results in a try for Cadan Murley

10'

Andre Esterhuizen played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Andre Esterhuizen took full advantage.

10'

Yellow Card

Josh Bassett (Harlequins) is shown a yellow card

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Harlequins v Exeter Chiefs 
  
 Round 19 
  
 Sat 4th March 2023, 09:15am PST 
  
 Allianz Stadium Twickenham

Points Flow Chart

Harlequins win +35

Time in lead

Mins in lead

90%

% Of Game In Lead

67%

Possession Last 10 min

33%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

40 - 5

65'

Lewies

38 - 5

64'

Smith

33 - 5

58'

Marchant

31 - 5

56'

Innard

45'

26 - 5

Half Time

Smith

26 - 0

32'

Marchant

24 - 0

31'

Riley

19 - 0

28'

Smith

14 - 0

24'

Bassett

12 - 0

22'

Skinner

19'

7 - 0

Smith

7 - 0

11'

Murley

5 - 0

10'

Bassett

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Harlequins

Exeter Chiefs

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Defence Profile

Harlequins

Exeter Chiefs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

40%

55%

3-6 secs

34%

26%

6+ secs

23%

12%

Rucks Won

129

Harlequins vs Exeter Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Harlequins face off against Exeter Chiefs in Gallagher Premiership Round 19 on Sat 4th March 2023 at Allianz Stadium Twickenham. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:15. In South Africa it’s at 19:15 SAST, 06:15 NZST in New Zealand, 04:15 AEST in Australia and 09:15 EST in the US.

Exeter Chiefs 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 1 place in the league table with Exeter Chiefs in 6th and Harlequins in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Harlequins vs Exeter Chiefs Squads

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