Exeter Chiefs

36 - 42

Full Time

Northampton

Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton

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Commentary

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

81'

Conversion

Fin Smith converts the try.

81'

Try

Northampton Saints are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Rory Hutchinson picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

Alex Mitchell sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ollie Sleightholme bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Graham bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tommy Freeman bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

76'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Temo Mayanavanua getting some game time.

74'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Chunya Munga being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Henry Slade has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Exeter Chiefs results in a try for Rusiate Tuima

71'

That's a great try assist by Ollie Devoto.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Ethan Roots took full advantage.

71'

Conversion

The Northampton Saints supporters go wild as Fin Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Great hands by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Ollie Sleightholme

62'

Spellbinding play by George Furbank is finished off with a try.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Tommy Freeman goes through the gap.

62'

Penalty Goal

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

60'

Ross Vintcent comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

58'

Jacques Vermeulen leaves the field.

58'

Zack Wimbush comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

58'

Ben Hammersley leaves the field.

58'

Tom Pearson comes on for Northampton Saints.

58'

Angus Scott-Young leaves the field.

58'

Elliot Millar Mills comes on for Northampton Saints.

58'

Trevor Davison leaves the field.

58'

Ollie Devoto comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

58'

Joe Hawkins leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

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

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Northampton Saints results in a try for Ollie Sleightholme.

57'

Alex Mitchell played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Alex Mitchell as they get over the gainline!

56'

Tom Cairns comes on.

54'

Stu Townsend comes off.

54'

Conversion

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

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop George Furbank from scoring as they record the try for Northampton Saints.

54'

What a run here by George Furbank as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Alex Mitchell.

53'

Rusiate Tuima comes on.

51'

Dafydd Jenkins comes off.

51'

Max Norey comes on.

50'

Jack Yeandle comes off.

50'

Ehren Painter comes on.

50'

Josh Iosefa-Scott comes off.

50'

Alec Hepburn comes on.

50'

Nika Abuladze comes off.

50'

Tommy Freeman comes on.

50'

Tom Litchfield comes off.

50'

Alex Mitchell comes on.

50'

Callum Braley comes off.

50'

Emmanuel Iyogun comes on.

50'

Tarek Haffar comes off.

50'

Curtis Langdon comes on.

50'

Sam Matavesi comes off.

50'

Tom Litchfield makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Fraser Dingwall getting some game time.

46'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Burger Odendaal being replaced.

46'

Yellow Card

Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

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

32'

Try

Silky skills by Northampton Saints ends with a try for Ollie Sleightholme.

31'

Spellbinding play by Tom Litchfield is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Tom Litchfield breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as George Furbank breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

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

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Callum Braley scores from close range.

30'

Yellow Card

Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

30'

Conversion

Henry Slade makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

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

23'

That's a great try assist by Stu Townsend.

23'

Conversion

Henry Slade converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Exeter Chiefs is finished off by Stu Townsend

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Stu Townsend bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

17'

Jack Yeandle sets up the try.

17'

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

14'

Try

A series of passes by Exeter Chiefs results in a try for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

13'

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

13'

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.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Exeter Chiefs v Northampton 
  
 Gallagher Premiership - Round 11 
  
 Sat 6th January 2024, 10:00am EST 
  
 Sandy Park

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

78%

% Of Game In Lead

16%

45%

Possession Last 10 min

55%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

81'

36 - 42

Hutchinson

80'

36 - 40

Slade

36 - 35

72'

Tuima

34 - 35

71'

Smith

63'

29 - 35

Sleightholme

62'

29 - 33

Slade

29 - 28

60'

Smith

58'

26 - 28

Sleightholme

57'

26 - 26

Smith

54'

26 - 21

Furbank

54'

26 - 19

Slade

26 - 14

45'

Half Time

Smith

32'

26 - 14

Sleightholme

31'

26 - 12

Smith

30'

26 - 7

Braley

30'

26 - 5

Jenkins

26 - 0

30'

Slade

26 - 0

25'

Vermeulen

24 - 0

23'

Slade

19 - 0

18'

Townsend

17 - 0

17'

Feyi-Waboso

12 - 0

13'

Slade

7 - 0

Vermeulen

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Northampton

More Less

22m Entries

2.25

22m Conversion

Line Breaks

135

Carries

127

Kicks

326

Post Contact Meters

306

Defence Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Northampton

More Less

Dominant Tackles

107

Tackles Made

175

Tackles Missed

Turnovers Won

Tackle Turnover

Tackle Offload Allowed

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

47%

3-6 secs

38%

35%

6+ secs

10%

15%

Rucks Won

Other Fixtures

55 - 20

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