LEINS
No.Name
15Rob Kearney, FB
14Fergus McFadden, W
13Garry Ringrose, C
12Robbie Henshaw, C
11Isa Nacewa, W
5
10Johnny Sexton, FH
9Luke McGrath, SH
T
1Cian Healy, P
2Sean Cronin, H
3Tadhg Furlong, P
4Devin Toner, L
5Scott Fardy, L
6Sean O'Brien, FL
7Josh van der Flier, FL
8Jack Conan, N8
Replacements
16James Tracy, R
17Jack McGrath, R
18Andrew Porter, R
19James Ryan, R
20Dan Leavy, R
21Jamison Gibson-Park, R
22Ross Byrne, R
23Jordan Larmour, R

*Players currently on the pitch are shown in bold

Game Info

Venue: Aviva Stadium
3:15 PM, December 16, 2017
All CommentaryKey Events

Match Commentary

81'22-17 End of second half
80'
80'Leinster run the clock down and it's job done. They have taught Exeter a lesson here.
78'Penalty to Leinster! Skinner penalised at the lineout and Exeter are again unable to make use of an opportunity.
77'Exeter win another penalty following a high tackle from Byrne on Thomas Waldrom, and Slade will boot this into the corner.
75'Exeter win a penalty that is booted into the Leinster half, but they lose the lineout.
75'Player substituted - Lachie Turner , Exeter Chiefs
75'Substitute on - James Short , Exeter Chiefs
74'Player substituted - Tadhg Furlong , Leinster
74'Substitute on - Andrew Porter , Leinster
74'Substitute on - Jamison Gibson-Park , Leinster
74'Player substituted - Luke McGrath , Leinster
73'Exeter have run out of ideas at the moment.
71'Exeter have had just 30 percent possession in the second half. They have, of course, not scored.
69'Substitute on - Thomas Waldrom , Exeter Chiefs
69'Player substituted - Matt Kvesic , Exeter Chiefs
68'Exeter's momentum has been sapped. Do they have anything left?
67'22-17 Conversion - Isa Nacewa , Leinster
66'TRY! An excellent break from Dan Leavy and Luke McGrath goes over. The ref takes a look at the offload from Leavy but it's been OK'd.
66'20-17 Try - Luke McGrath , Leinster
66'Player substituted - Luke Cowan-Dickie , Exeter Chiefs
66'Substitute on - Jack Yeandle , Exeter Chiefs
65'Exeter have seen their lead shrink in the Aviva. The visitors need the next score if their European campaign is going to extend beyon Christmas.
64'15-17 Penalty goal - Isa Nacewa , Leinster
64'Player substituted - Ian Whitten , Exeter Chiefs
64'Substitute on - Sam Hill , Exeter Chiefs
64'Player substituted - Nic White , Exeter Chiefs
64'Substitute on - Will Chudley , Exeter Chiefs
63'But not for long! McFadden reaches for the line, but is held up and we go back for a Leinster penalty.
62'Jack Conan and James Ryan take the ball up the middle and Leinster towards the Exeter line. They are knocking on the door, but again the Chiefs defence pushes them back.
61'Player substituted - Mitch Lees , Exeter Chiefs
61'Substitute on - Jonny Hill , Exeter Chiefs
59'Exeter set the drive from an attacking lineout before giving the ball to the backs, but Slade loses possession in contact. Nowell then makes a complete hash of a clearance and although it looked as though Nacewa got a touch on it, Leinster have the throw.
57'Substitute on - James Ryan , Leinster
57'Player substituted - Devin Toner , Leinster
57'Player substituted - Cian Healy , Leinster
57'Substitute on - Jack McGrath , Leinster
57'Substitute on - Alec Hepburn , Exeter Chiefs
57'Player substituted - Ben Moon , Exeter Chiefs
57'Player substituted - Sean Cronin , Leinster
57'Substitute on - James Tracy , Leinster
57'Player substituted - Sean O'Brien , Leinster
57'Substitute on - Dan Leavy , Leinster
56'12-17 Penalty goal - Isa Nacewa , Leinster
55'Tadhg Furlong makes a half break, before Garry Ringrose flies through the middle of the ruck. The centre loses the ball forward but Leinster are awarded a penalty, and a chance for Nacewa to notch another three points.
54'Fardy does brilliantly to release McFadden over the gain line but Kvesic gets back to disrupt Leinster's ball and allow the Chiefs defence to regroup. Really good work from the back row.
53'Just as the Chiefs get back into the Leinster 22, Simmonds is pinged for holding onto the ball. He tried to lay the ball back, couldn't and tried to roll forward again. Leinster clear.
53'Player substituted - Tomas Francis , Exeter Chiefs
53'Substitute on - Harry Williams , Exeter Chiefs
50'Neither side are having a great time at the lineout. Chiefs secure it against the throw only to lose it as the ball bounces around on the floor.
48'The Chiefs defence stands firm again on their own 22 to win a penalty that should allow them to clear. Cowan-Dickie did brilliantly to get over the ball there.
46'Ben Moon comes up with it for Exeter but as the Chiefs try to recycle the ball, Leinster are awarded a penalty. It's been an action-packed start to the second period.
45'The replay shows that Kearney was right, Turner had been dragged into touch and we go back for a Leinster lineout.
45'Kearney is not happy with the touch judge, he thinks Turner was forced into touch. The official doesn't and the Chiefs drive towards the Leinster line -- we're going upstairs, try/no try.
43'A great kick from White turns defence into attack for Exeter and takes play into the Leinster 22.
41'We're back underway at the Aviva. Turner storms forward to claim a high ball but as the play develops, Leinster secure the turnover.
41'+49-17 End of first half
41'+49-17 Penalty goal - Isa Nacewa , Leinster
40'Nacewa's penalty is ugly but it's over and despite losing Sexton early on and playing 20 minutes of the half with 14 men Leinster find themselves within eight points at the break. They will be happy with that.
40'Cronin bursts down the left wing before offloading to Luke McGrath and Leinster are suddenly knocking on the door of the 22. Possession is eventually kicked away but the penalty was coming for the hosts and Nacewa will have another kick at goal.
40'Kearney at the heart of another turnover as 14-man Leinster end the half with a bit of momentum.
40'9-17 Start of second half
39'6-17 Penalty goal - Isa Nacewa , Leinster
38'It's all kicking off. Rob Kearney turns Steenson to force the turnover, but as Leinster spread the ball wide Woodburn rushes up to intercept. The referee's whistle goes for a penalty for the hosts.
36'Exeter pass a defensive exam as Byrne opts to kick to the corner as a Leinster attack loses its momentum.
35'
32'3-17 Conversion - Gareth Steenson , Exeter Chiefs
32'Yellow card - Scott Fardy , Leinster
31'Leinster lock Scott Fardy was shown a yellow card for his part in bringing down the Chiefs drive so the hosts back down to 14.
31'TRY! Yes is the answer, and after an impressive shove that included centre Ian Whitten, the Chiefs flop over the line with Cowan-Dickie claiming the score.
31'3-15 Try - Luke Cowan-Dickie , Exeter Chiefs
30'Kvesic does brilliantly to secure a penalty for Exeter, and this one is booted into the corner. Can Cowan-Dickie find his man?
29'3-10 Penalty goal - Gareth Steenson , Exeter Chiefs
28'Cheifs win a scrum penalty, and with Healy coming back on Steenson elects for the posts this time.
28'Player substituted - Jack McGrath , Leinster
28'Substitute on - Josh van der Flier , Leinster
27'Chiefs put the ball through the hands as the Leinster 22 comes into view but a huge hit from McFadden on Kvesic halts their progress. Sean Cronin follows that up with a big tackle of his own, but it came at a cost and the hooker requires treatment.
25'Leinster building towards the Exeter 22 but concede a penalty as momentum is sapped from their attack. The hosts have just over two minutes to survive with 14 men.
23'Exeter win a penalty in a kickable position but Gareth Steenson opts to kick towards the corner. The gamble backfires as Devin Toner steals the lineout.
20'Fergus McFadden packs down on the blindside with van der Flier off while Healy is in the bin. Leinster win the initial scrum but lose possession straight away after it as Exeter look to exploit the extra space.
19'Substitute on - Jack McGrath , Leinster
19'Player substituted - Josh van der Flier , Leinster
18'Healy is in trouble as a TV replay shows him making contact with Luke Cowan-Dickie's head. By the letter of the law that is a red card, but he is shown only yellow.
18'Player substituted - Will Chudley , Exeter Chiefs
18'Substitute on - Nic White , Exeter Chiefs
18'Yellow card - Cian Healy , Leinster
16'Some good news for Leinster as Byrne returns to the field, van der Flier then steals a five-metre lineout before kicking clear.
16'Player substituted - Jordan Larmour , Leinster
16'Substitute on - Ross Byrne , Leinster
15'Excellent work from Henry Slade who feeds Nowell to take Exeter into the Leinster 22. Woodburn also involved again before Jordan Larmour disrupts the attack.
12'Sexton has failed his HIA so will not be returning for Leinster. That is a huge blow for the hosts.
12'3-7 Penalty goal - Isa Nacewa , Leinster
9'Olly Woodburn does well to chase Will Chudley's up and under and gather to put Chiefs on the attack.
7'Byrne and White both head off for HIAs. Leinster are two fly-halves down.
7'Ross Byrne puts in a great chase to disrupt Nic White and help put Leinster on the front foot. But both players stay down following the collision to receive treatment. White has a cut to the side of his head.
7'Player substituted - Ross Byrne , Leinster
7'Substitute on - Jordan Larmour , Leinster
7'Substitute on - Will Chudley , Exeter Chiefs
7'Player substituted - Nic White , Exeter Chiefs
6'Close! Leinster attack down their left wing, with Isa Nacewa putting in a delicate chip. Simmonds gets back to mop up for Exeter though.
3'Worrying signs for Leinster as Johnny Sexton departs for an HIA. He was injured while attempting to make a tackle on Kvesic in the build up to the try.
3'TRY! Exeter pile into the Leinster 22 and after Matt Kvesic goes close, Sam Skinner pirouettes and goes over. What a start for the Chiefs.
3'0-7 Conversion - Gareth Steenson , Exeter Chiefs
3'Player substituted - Johnny Sexton , Leinster
3'Substitute on - Ross Byrne , Leinster
3'0-5 Try - Sam Skinner , Exeter Chiefs
1'We're underway in Dublin and Exeter secure an early penalty as Cian Healy is penalised going into a ruck off his feet.
1'Exeter have made five changes to their starting XV for the game at the Aviva, with Jack Nowell, Lachie Turner and Sam Simmonds all starting. Leinster are forced into one change, with Josh van der Flier coming into the back row in place of the injured Rhys Ruddock.
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1'Brian O'Driscoll is still BOD in these parts:
1'Hello and welcome to live coverage of Leinster's Champions Cup clash with Exeter at Aviva Stadium.

Following last week's win at Sandy Park, Leinster would take a sizeable stride towards the quarterfinals with another victory this afternoon.
1'0-0 Start of first half

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