Exeter Chiefs

65 - 10

Full Time

Saracens

Exeter Chiefs vs Saracens

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sean Maitland bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

78'

Conversion

Harvey Skinner has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Exeter Chiefs results in a try for Niall Armstrong

74'

Will Haydon-Wood played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Harvey Skinner took full advantage.

74'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Bracken getting some game time.

73'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Aled Davies being replaced.

73'

Harvey Skinner curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

72'

Try

What a kick! Ross Vintcent takes full advantage to score for Exeter Chiefs.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Ross Vintcent took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Niall Armstrong.

71'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Will Haydon-Wood coming on.

68'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Josh Hodge coming off.

68'

Saracens make a substitution with Ollie Stonham coming on.

66'

Saracens make a substitution with Callum Hunter-Hill coming off.

66'

Alex Lozowski takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

66'

Try

Great hands by Saracens leads to a try for Sean Maitland

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Sean Maitland goes through the gap.

65'

Nick Isiekwe sets up the try.

65'

Saracens sub Tom West comes onto the field.

64'

Ralph Adams-Hale departs for Saracens.

64'

Exeter Chiefs sub Ben Hammersley comes onto the field.

60'

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso departs for Exeter Chiefs.

60'

Exeter Chiefs sub Niall Armstrong comes onto the field.

60'

Tom Cairns departs for Exeter Chiefs.

60'

Exeter Chiefs sub Max Norey comes onto the field.

60'

Jack Yeandle departs for Exeter Chiefs.

60'

Exeter Chiefs sub Aidon Davis comes onto the field.

60'

Lewis Pearson departs for Exeter Chiefs.

60'

Henry Slade curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

60'

Try

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

59'

Conversion

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

56'

Try

Josh Hodge scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

55'

What a run here by Josh Hodge as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Harvey Skinner.

55'

Ross Vintcent comes on.

54'

Greg Fisilau comes off.

54'

What a run here by Rotimi Segun as they get over the gainline!

53'

Sean Maitland comes on.

52'

Alex Lewington comes off.

52'

Alec Clarey comes on.

52'

Marco Riccioni comes off.

52'

James Hadfield comes on.

51'

Samson Adejimi comes off.

51'

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

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

46'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ehren Painter being replaced.

46'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Billy Keast getting some game time.

46'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Scott Sio being replaced.

46'

Alex Lozowski has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

46'

Try

Slick passing by Saracens leads to a try for Olly Hartley.

45'

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

45'

Spellbinding play by Alex Lewington is finished off with a try.

45'

Yellow Card

Tom Wyatt (Exeter Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

44'

Saracens make a substitution with Ralph Adams-Hale coming on.

43'

Saracens make a substitution with Tom West coming off.

43'

Saracens make a substitution with Andy Christie coming on.

43'

Saracens make a substitution with Toby Knight coming off.

43'

Saracens make a substitution with Manu Vunipola coming on.

40'

Saracens make a substitution with Tom Parton coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Rotimi Segun makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

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

37'

Try

What an effort there by Josh Hodge as they score the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Exeter Chiefs has led to Josh Hodge being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Harvey Skinner sets up the try.

35'

Trouble here as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

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

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Josh Hodge scores from close range.

29'

Conversion

Henry Slade makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

An interception by Henry Slade allows them to race away to score.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Henry Slade bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

22'

Yellow Card

Aled Davies (Saracens) is shown a yellow card

22'

Henry Slade curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Exeter Chiefs results in a try for Tom Hendrickson

16'

Henry Slade sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Henry Slade took full advantage.

16'

Henry Slade hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

13'

Try

Ethan Roots scores the try from close range.

12'

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

11'

Conversion

Henry Slade has kicked a conversion.

Try

The Exeter Chiefs pack has powered over for Greg Fisilau to score the try.

Yellow Card

Alex Lozowski (Saracens) is shown a yellow card

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Hodge goes through the gap.

Henry Slade has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Exeter Chiefs leads to a try for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

Harvey Skinner sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Harvey Skinner goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Hodge goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Exeter Chiefs v Saracens 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 14th October 2023, 07:30am CDT 
  
 Sandy Park

Points Flow Chart

Exeter Chiefs win +55

Time in lead

Mins in lead

99%

% Of Game In Lead

50%

Possession Last 10 min

50%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Skinner

65 - 10

75'

Armstrong

63 - 10

74'

Vintcent

58 - 10

71'

Maitland

65'

53 - 10

Tuima

53 - 5

59'

Slade

48 - 5

56'

Hodge

46 - 5

55'

Hartley

45'

41 - 5

Wyatt

41 - 0

44'

Half Time

Hodge

41 - 0

35'

Slade

36 - 0

30'

Hodge

34 - 0

29'

Slade

29 - 0

23'

Slade

27 - 0

22'

Davies

22'

22 - 0

Hendrickson

22 - 0

16'

Roots

17 - 0

12'

Slade

12 - 0

Fisilau

10 - 0

Lozowski

5 - 0

Feyi-Waboso

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Saracens

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Defence Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Saracens

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

40%

41%

3-6 secs

37%

30%

6+ secs

19%

24%

Rucks Won

Exeter Chiefs vs Saracens Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Exeter Chiefs face off against Saracens in Gallagher Premiership Round 1 on Sat 14th October 2023 at Sandy Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:30. In South Africa it’s at 14:30 SAST, 01:30 NZST in New Zealand, 23:30 AEST in Australia and 05:30 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 3 places in the league table with Saracens in 4th and Exeter Chiefs in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Exeter Chiefs vs Saracens Squads

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