Exeter Chiefs

33 - 33

Full Time

Montpellier

Exeter Chiefs vs Montpellier

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Conversion

Joe Simmonds does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

101'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Jack Yeandle dots the ball down from close range.

100'

Jonny Gray sets up the try.

99'

Fabulous play by Montpellier Herault Rugby has led to George Bridge being able to wriggle through a gap.

96'

Conversion

Paolo Garbisi makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

94'

Try

Incisive passing by Montpellier Herault Rugby is finished off by Louis Carbonel, as they goes over for the try.

93'

Fabulous play by Montpellier Herault Rugby has led to Louis Carbonel being able to wriggle through a gap.

93'

Spellbinding play by Paolo Garbisi is finished off with a try.

93'

There wasn't enough power on that penalty goal attempt by Louis Carbonel as it drops short of the posts.

91'

Trouble here as Sam Simmonds breaches the defence.

85'

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

84'

Penalty Goal

Paolo Garbisi makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

84'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sean O'Brien bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

83'

Montpellier Herault Rugby go for goal with Paolo Garbisi taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Montpellier Herault Rugby is finished off by Lenni Nouchi

76'

Ben Lam played a key part in that try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Lam bursts through to advance the Montpellier Herault Rugby attack.

76'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Josh Hodge getting some game time.

72'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Rory O'Loughlin being replaced.

72'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Nika Abuladze coming on.

69'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Scott Sio coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Paolo Garbisi took full advantage.

68'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Marco Tauleigne coming on.

66'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Tyler Duguid coming off.

66'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Enzo Forletta coming on.

65'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Titi Lamositele coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Exeter Chiefs supporters go wild as Joe Simmonds successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Exeter Chiefs are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Josh Iosefa-Scott touching down.

64'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub George Bridge comes onto the field.

62'

Vincent Rattez departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

62'

Exeter Chiefs sub Aidon Davis comes onto the field.

62'

Christ Tshiunza departs for Exeter Chiefs.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Jack Yeandle goes through the gap.

61'

Lenni Nouchi comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

59'

Masivesi Dakuwaqa leaves the field.

59'

Jack Yeandle comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

56'

Dan Frost leaves the field.

56'

Josh Iosefa-Scott comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

56'

Marcus Street leaves the field.

56'

Tom Cairns comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

56'

Will Becconsall leaves the field.

56'

Leo Coly comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

56'

Cobus Reinach leaves the field.

56'

Louis Carbonel comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

56'

Jan Serfontein leaves the field.

56'

Joe Simmonds has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

56'

Try

Tom Wyatt scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

55'

That's a great try assist by Sam Simmonds.

55'

What a run here by Sam Simmonds as they get over the gainline!

55'

Penalty Goal

Paolo Garbisi does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

53'

Mohamed Haouas comes on.

52'

Henry Thomas comes off.

52'

Titi Lamositele comes on.

50'

Enzo Forletta comes off.

50'

Henry Thomas comes on.

50'

Mohamed Haouas comes off.

50'

Dave Ewers comes on.

50'

Jannes Kirsten comes off.

50'

Dan Frost makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Red Card

Zach Mercer (Montpellier Herault Rugby) is shown the red card

48'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Mohamed Haouas coming on.

41'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Henry Thomas coming off.

41'

Fabulous play by Montpellier Herault Rugby has led to Ben Lam being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Paolo Garbisi has kicked a penalty goal.

39'

Yellow Card

Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

38'

Conversion

Joe Simmonds does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Exeter Chiefs as Sam Simmonds goes over.

34'

Yellow Card

Masivesi Dakuwaqa (Montpellier Herault Rugby) is shown a yellow card

33'

Conversion

Joe Simmonds makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

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

22'

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

11'

Paolo Garbisi has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Montpellier Herault Rugby leads to a try for Vincent Rattez

That's a great try assist by Jan Serfontein.

The defensive line has been broken as Masivesi Dakuwaqa goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Lam goes through the gap.

Conversion

Paolo Garbisi has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Curtis Langdon

The defensive line has been broken as Curtis Langdon goes through the gap.

Cobus Reinach sets up the try.

Curtis Langdon comes on.

Brandon Paenga-Amosa comes off.

The defensive line has been broken as Brandon Paenga-Amosa goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Andrew Brace blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Exeter Chiefs v Montpellier 
  
 Round of 16 
  
 Sun 2nd April 2023, 04:30am PDT 
  
 Sandy Park 
  
 Andrew Brace

Points Flow Chart

Game ends in a Draw

Time in lead

Mins in lead

25%

% Of Game In Lead

42%

66%

Possession Last 10 min

34%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Extra Time End

Simmonds

33 - 33

101'

Yeandle

31 - 33

100'

Garbisi

94'

26 - 33

Carbonel

93'

26 - 31

Extra Time Break

Full Time

Garbisi

84'

26 - 26

Nouchi

76'

26 - 23

Simmonds

26 - 18

65'

Iosefa-Scott

24 - 18

64'

Wyatt

19 - 18

55'

Garbisi

53'

14 - 18

Mercer

48'

14 - 15

Half Time

Garbisi

39'

14 - 15

Slade

14 - 12

38'

Simmonds

14 - 12

35'

Simmonds

12 - 12

34'

Dakuwaqa

33'

7 - 12

Simmonds

7 - 12

23'

Sio

5 - 12

22'

Rattez

0 - 12

Garbisi

0 - 7

Langdon

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Montpellier

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Defence Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Montpellier

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

53%

3-6 secs

27%

35%

6+ secs

12%

156

Rucks Won

113

Exeter Chiefs vs Montpellier Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Exeter Chiefs face off against Montpellier in Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 on Sun 2nd April 2023 at Sandy Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:30. In South Africa it’s at 13:30 SAST, 23:30 NZST in New Zealand, 21:30 AEST in Australia and 04:30 EST in the US.

Montpellier won the last encounter but Montpellier are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Montpellier in 2nd and Exeter Chiefs in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Exeter Chiefs vs Montpellier Squads

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