Exeter Chiefs

29 - 10

Full Time

Leicester

Exeter Chiefs vs Leicester

Events

Commentary

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

82'

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

82'

Try

Exeter Chiefs are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Rusiate Tuima picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Wyatt bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

79'

Finn Theobald-Thomas comes on.

75'

Julian Montoya comes off.

75'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Zack Wimbush coming on.

69'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Rory O'Loughlin coming off.

69'

Jamie Shillcock curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Leicester Tigers results in a try for Freddie Steward

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Freddie Steward took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by Solomone Kata.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Dan Kelly took full advantage.

67'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Jamie Shillcock coming on.

67'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Handre Pollard coming off.

67'

Exeter Chiefs sub Joe Hawkins comes onto the field.

62'

Ollie Devoto departs for Exeter Chiefs.

62'

Exeter Chiefs sub Rusiate Tuima comes onto the field.

61'

Lewis Pearson departs for Exeter Chiefs.

61'

Exeter Chiefs sub Ross Vintcent comes onto the field.

61'

Jacques Vermeulen departs for Exeter Chiefs.

61'

Stu Townsend comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

58'

Tom Cairns leaves the field.

58'

Kyle Hatherell comes on for Leicester Tigers.

57'

Harry Wells leaves the field.

57'

Josh Iosefa-Scott comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

57'

Ehren Painter leaves the field.

57'

Dan Frost comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

57'

Jack Yeandle leaves the field.

57'

Handre Pollard has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Leicester Tigers results in a try for Anthony Watson.

56'

What a run here by Anthony Watson as they get over the gainline!

56'

Solomone Kata played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Jasper Wiese as they get over the gainline!

53'

Penalty Goal

Henry Slade does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

50'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Francois van Wyk getting some game time.

49'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with James Whitcombe being replaced.

49'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Olly Cracknell getting some game time.

46'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Emeka Ilione being replaced.

46'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Joe Heyes getting some game time.

46'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Dan Cole being replaced.

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Henry Slade does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

What an effort there by Henry Slade as they score the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Exeter Chiefs has led to Henry Slade being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Leicester Tigers sub Mike Brown comes onto the field.

35'

Josh Bassett departs for Leicester Tigers.

35'

Tom Whiteley comes on for Leicester Tigers.

33'

Ben Youngs leaves the field.

33'

Nika Abuladze comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

33'

Scott Sio leaves the field.

33'

Trouble here as Lewis Pearson breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Scott Sio breaches the defence.

30'

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

10'

Yellow Card

George Martin (Leicester Tigers) is shown a yellow card

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Wyatt took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Henry Slade has kicked a conversion.

Try

Exeter Chiefs are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Jacques Vermeulen touching down.

That's a great try assist by Lewis Pearson.

The defensive line has been broken as Freddie Steward goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Rory O'Loughlin goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Exeter Chiefs v Leicester 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 23rd December 2023, 07:00am PST 
  
 Sandy Park

Points Flow Chart

Exeter Chiefs win +19

Time in lead

Mins in lead

94%

% Of Game In Lead

80%

Possession Last 10 min

20%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tuima

29 - 10

80'

Steward

69'

24 - 10

Watson

56'

24 - 5

Slade

24 - 0

50'

Half Time

Slade

21 - 0

39'

Slade

19 - 0

38'

Penalty Try

14 - 0

10'

Martin

10'

7 - 0

Slade

7 - 0

Vermeulen

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Leicester

More Less

Defence Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Leicester

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

42%

39%

3-6 secs

30%

31%

6+ secs

24%

26%

Rucks Won

Exeter Chiefs vs Leicester Tigers Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Exeter Chiefs face off against Leicester Tigers in Gallagher Premiership Round 9 on Sat 23rd December 2023 at Sandy Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

Leicester Tigers 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 Leicester Tigers in 7th and Exeter Chiefs in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Exeter Chiefs vs Leicester Tigers Squads

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